Newbiggen Lane, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0PB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH7 0PB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	49.6%	-0.9%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	49.5%	50.4%	0.9%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DH7 0PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.3%	18.8%	-0.5%	37.9%	-19.1%
Married: Opposite sex	64.3%	67.9%	3.6%	44.2%	23.7%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.4%	6.3%	-0.1%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	7.6%	6.7%	-0.9%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

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	44.3%	47.1%	2.8%	48.4%	-1.3%
Good health	32.5%	36.6%	4.1%	33.6%	3.0%
Fair health	17%	12.3%	-4.7%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	6.2%	4%	-2.2%	4.0%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around DH7 0PB this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12%	7.1%	-4.9%	18.2%	-11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	7.1%	-4.9%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	11.3%	-1.6%	13.4%	-2.1%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	6.3%	2.7%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	15%	5.8%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	47%	52.1%	5.1%	33.8%	18.3%
Other	3.2%	1.3%	-1.9%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	99%	98.5%	-0.5%	81.4%	17.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 100% 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	96.2%	100%	3.8%	83.2%	16.8%
European Union	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	100%	3.8%	83.2%	16.8%
10+ Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	9.8%	-9.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.6%	76.7%	10.9%
No passport held	12.4%	13.5%	-1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.2%	37.2%	-15.0%
Christian	70.9%	46.2%	24.7%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Newbiggen Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newbiggen Lane was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Lanchester average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Newbiggen Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Lanchester and the 166th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DH7 0PB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Newbiggen Lane are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Derwentside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Newbiggen Lane, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0PB

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH7 0PB

Average Price
£176,207

Semi-Detached
£132,218

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£322,834

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Newbiggen Lane

Average Price
£194,929

Semi-Detached
£131,816

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£289,598

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Newbiggen LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Newbiggen Lane, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2025-02-17	£139,235
17 Newbiggen Lane, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£157,500	2023-07-13	£179,882
19 Newbiggen Lane, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2023-03-10	£170,419
25 Newbiggen Lane, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2022-12-21	£118,168
31 Newbiggen Lane, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-12-13	£161,139

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH7 0PB

Employment

DH7 0PB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in DH7 0PB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	80
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	27
Education	26
Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	8
Construction	7
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Kitswell Road , Lanchester DH7 0JG	3out of 4	323 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School Front Street , Lanchester DH7 0HU	3out of 4	401 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burnhope Primary School Langley Avenue , Burnhope DH7 0AG	3out of 4	3,069 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Annfield Plain Infant School Northgate , Annfield Plain DH9 7UY	- not rated	4,211 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Annfield Plain Junior School Front Street , Annfield Plain DH9 7ST	- not rated	4,401 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	780 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Croft Community School Greencroft Road End , Annfield Plain DH9 8PR	2out of 4	5,467 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Gallery Coffee Shop	22 Front Street	382 yd
Yannis Souvlaki	21 Front Street	404 yd
Serendipity Cafe	1 Percy Crescent	430 yd
Ravello’s Ristorante	9 Church View	433 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lanchester Social Club	Newbiggin Lane	165 yd
Black Bull Inn	45 Front Street	301 yd
Lanchester Cricket Club	Kitswell Road	382 yd
The Kings Head	Station Road	430 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lanchester Fish Bar	31-33 Front Street	301 yd
Golden Valley	12 Front Street	382 yd
Lanchester Pizzeria	18 Front Street	382 yd
Indian Chef	20 Front Street	382 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
All Saints Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School KITSWELL ROAD	grass pitches	271 yd
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School FRONT STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	315 yd
Kitswell Road Playing Field Kitswell Road	grass pitches	514 yd
St Bede'S Roman Catholic Comprehensive School And Sixth Form College CONSETT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	759 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	53.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.73 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.73 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.57 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.