Findon Avenue is in Witton Gilbert, Durham and in Durham district. DH7 6RF is located in the Esh and Witton Gilbert electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Findon Avenue, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 6SJ, DH7 6RL, DH7 6SH, DH7 6RE, DH7 6RG, DH7 6RJ, DH7 6RN, DH7 6RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH7 6RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.2% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 37.5% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 37.9% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 42.7% | 40.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 33.4% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 17.2% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 21.6% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 21.6% | -3.3% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 96.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 99.7% | 97.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 97.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Findon Avenue was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Deerness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Findon Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Deerness and the 207th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Findon Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-02-14 | £211,003 |
| 23 Findon Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-11-01 | £133,538 |
| 1 Findon Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,500 | 2018-04-27 | £108,788 |
| 22 Findon Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2017-04-21 | £105,963 |
| 6 Findon Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2015-07-03 | £126,968 |
DH7 6RF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacriston Academy Witton Road , Sacriston DH7 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School Sacriston Lane , Witton Gilbert DH7 6TF | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston Front Street , Sacriston DH7 6AB | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nettlesworth Primary School Front Street , Nettlesworth DH2 3PF | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearpark Primary School Colliery Road , Bearpark DH7 7AU | 3out of 4 | 3,076 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 | 3,589 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 | 3,619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 4,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 4,533 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,093 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 | 4,103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke | Findon View, Witton Road | 786 yd | |
| Flames Grill House | 7 Front Street | 855 yd | |
| Amelia's Coffee Shop & Deli | 17 Front Street | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witton Gilbert Working Mens Club | May Lea | 344 yd | |
| Sacriston Workmens Club | Edward Street | 862 yd | |
| Crossroads Inn | Plawsworth Road | 944 yd | |
| Sacriston Colliery Cricket Club | Front Street | 969 yd | |
| Glendenning Arms | Front Street | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yellow Dragon | Sacriston Lane | 456 yd | |
| I-Fry | 12 Front Street | 815 yd | |
| Oriental Delight | 8 Front Street | 815 yd | |
| Pizza Top | 9 Front Street | 855 yd | |
| The Mayflower | 43 Front Street | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Front Street | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fyndoune Community College FINDON HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Sacriston Primary School Witton Road | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Witton Gilbert SACRISTON LANE | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School SACRISTON LANE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Sacriston Welfare Ground CHARLAW TERRACE | grass pitches | 905 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 | 46.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.