Front Street is in Sacriston, Durham and in Chester-Le-Street district. DH7 6JW is located in the Sacriston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Front Street, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 6JQ, DH7 6JH, DH7 6JG, DH7 6JT, DH7 6JS, DH7 6JN, DH7 6HX, DH7 6JX, DH7 6JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH7 6JW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 51.7% | 47.8% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 52.2% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 6JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 38.1% | 44.4% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 25.9% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 14.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37% | 30.5% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -17.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 22.1% | 8.4% | 12.7% | 9.4% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
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 6JW this area, 31.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 31.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 9.3% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 11.2% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 17.6% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 89.7% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 89.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 90.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Front Street was 548.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 930.5% higher than the Chester-le-Street South average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Front Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chester-le-Street South and the 45th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Front Street, Durham, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2020-02-10 | £57,343 |
| 65 Front Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2019-09-16 | £58,018 |
| 81 Front Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2017-11-06 | £52,744 |
| 61A Front Street, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2007-04-27 | £105,326 |
| 81 Front Street, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2005-07-01 | £83,308 |
DH7 6JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in DH7 6JW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston Front Street , Sacriston DH7 6AB | - not rated | 253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacriston Academy Witton Road , Sacriston DH7 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School Sacriston Lane , Witton Gilbert DH7 6TF | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nettlesworth Primary School Front Street , Nettlesworth DH2 3PF | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmondsley Primary School Edmondsley , DH7 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | 1out of 4 | 4,615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | 2out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 5,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 5,430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 3,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 4,810 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia's Coffee Shop & Deli | 17 Front Street | 222 yd | |
| Flames Grill House | 7 Front Street | 252 yd | |
| Bespoke | Findon View, Witton Road | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacriston Colliery Cricket Club | Front Street | 88 yd | |
| Sacriston Workmens Club | Edward Street | 195 yd | |
| Crossroads Inn | Plawsworth Road | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayflower | 43 Front Street | 168 yd | |
| The Village Deli | 35 Front Street | 168 yd | |
| Johnson's Fish And Chips | 39 Front Street | 168 yd | |
| Spicy Moments | 45 Front Street | 168 yd | |
| Pizza Top | 9 Front Street | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Front Street | 88 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacriston Welfare Ground CHARLAW TERRACE | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| St Bedes Roman Catholic Primary School FRONT STREET | 232 yd | |
| Sacriston Primary School Witton Road | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Fyndoune Community College FINDON HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 759 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 | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.