Deneside is in Lanchester, Durham and in Derwentside district. DH7 0LZ is located in the Lanchester electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Deneside, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 0NF, DH7 0LY, DH7 0LU, DH7 0LT, DH7 0NA, DH7 0LR, DH7 0NW, DH7 0ND, DH7 0NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH7 0LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.8% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DH7 0LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.3% | 43.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 29.6% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 18.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 42% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 38.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 14.9% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 22.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 14.4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 23.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 24.3% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.2% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 93.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 94.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deneside was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% lower than the Lanchester average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Deneside has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Lanchester and the 534th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Deneside, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-11-27 | £110,255 |
| 69 Deneside, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £73,100 | 2024-10-15 | £77,236 |
| 61 Deneside, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-11-10 | £133,770 |
| 59 Deneside, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2022-11-10 | £131,094 |
| 57 Deneside, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-08-19 | £131,538 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School Front Street , Lanchester DH7 0HU | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Kitswell Road , Lanchester DH7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnhope Primary School Langley Avenue , Burnhope DH7 0AG | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School Front Street , Esh DH7 9QR | - not rated | 4,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village Esh Village , DH7 9QY | - not rated | 4,473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester Consett Road , Lanchester DH7 0RD | 4out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serendipity Cafe | 1 Percy Crescent | 667 yd | |
| Ravello’s Ristorante | 9 Church View | 673 yd | |
| Yannis Souvlaki | 21 Front Street | 743 yd | |
| The Gallery Coffee Shop | 22 Front Street | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head | Station Road | 668 yd | |
| Black Bull Inn | 45 Front Street | 888 yd | |
| Lanchester Social Club | Newbiggin Lane | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | 12 Front Street | 747 yd | |
| Lanchester Pizzeria | 18 Front Street | 747 yd | |
| Indian Chef | 20 Front Street | 747 yd | |
| Lanchester Fish Bar | 31-33 Front Street | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School FRONT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 964 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.