Dene Crescent is in Sacriston, Durham and in Chester-Le-Street district. DH7 6PJ 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 Dene Crescent, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 6PN, DH7 6PW, DH7 6QJ, DH7 6QB, DH7 6PL, DH7 6QG, DH7 6PE, DH7 6PQ, DH7 6QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH7 6PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 53.7% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 46.3% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 6PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 42% | 49.4% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 27.7% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 45.9% | 42.5% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 17.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.3% | 14.6% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 18.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 24.4% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 24.8% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.4% | 94.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 96.1% | 92.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 92.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.6% | 13.5% | 20.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dene Crescent was 119.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.5% higher than the Chester-le-Street South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dene Crescent has the 19th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chester-le-Street South and the 543rd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dene Crescent, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2023-02-28 | £188,351 |
| 4 Dene Crescent, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2014-12-17 | £174,755 |
| 4 Dene Crescent, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2013-11-22 | £90,795 |
| 5 Dene Crescent, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,678 | 2012-12-07 | £112,825 |
| 2 Dene Crescent, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2007-09-28 | £163,333 |
The percentage of student residents living in DH7 6PJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacriston Academy Witton Road , Sacriston DH7 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nettlesworth Primary School Front Street , Nettlesworth DH2 3PF | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmondsley Primary School Edmondsley , DH7 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School Sacriston Lane , Witton Gilbert DH7 6TF | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | 1out of 4 | 4,109 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 | 4,960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 5,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 5,316 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 | 3,531 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 | 4,507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Grill House | 7 Front Street | 692 yd | |
| Amelia's Coffee Shop & Deli | 17 Front Street | 696 yd | |
| Bespoke | Findon View, Witton Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Inn | Plawsworth Road | 558 yd | |
| Sacriston Colliery Cricket Club | Front Street | 771 yd | |
| Sacriston Workmens Club | Edward Street | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Top | 9 Front Street | 692 yd | |
| Spicy Moments | 45 Front Street | 697 yd | |
| The Mayflower | 43 Front Street | 697 yd | |
| The Village Deli | 35 Front Street | 697 yd | |
| Johnson's Fish And Chips | 39 Front Street | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Front Street | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bedes Roman Catholic Primary School FRONT STREET | 814 yd | |
| Fyndoune Community College FINDON HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Sacriston Welfare Ground CHARLAW TERRACE | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Sacriston Primary School Witton Road | grass pitches | 906 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.69 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.