Barley Rise is in New Brancepeth, Durham and in Durham district. DH7 7EF is located in the Deerness electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Durham. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barley Rise, New Brancepeth, Durham, DH7 7EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 7EU, DH7 7EP, DH7 7EN, DH7 7HX, DH7 7EY, DH7 7EJ, DH7 7EL, DH7 7HU, DH7 7HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH7 7EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 52.6% | 54.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 45.5% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 7EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 38.7% | 45.6% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 36.7% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 36.6% | 41.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 19.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 33.2% | 26.2% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 28% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 99.1% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 96.7% | 97.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barley Rise was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Deerness average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Barley Rise has the 27th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Deerness and the 593rd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Barley Rise, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-04-17 | £95,691 |
| 7 Barley Rise, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-07-08 | £180,457 |
| 7 Barley Rise, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-05-31 | £179,866 |
| 15 Barley Rise, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2021-04-20 | £104,296 |
| 20 Barley Rise, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-07-26 | £111,897 |
DH7 7EF 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brancepeth Primary School Rock Terrace , New Brancepeth DH7 7EU | 2out of 4 | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery Durham Road , Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor Durham Road , Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearpark Primary School Colliery Road , Bearpark DH7 7AU | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandon Primary School Carr Avenue , Brandon DH7 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | 2out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 4,829 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 | 5,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham High School for Girls Farewell Hall , South Road DH1 3TB | - not rated | 4,839 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 4,861 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 5,258 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 5,289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Fattoria Capriccio 46 Ltd | Unthank Farmhouse, Alum Waters | 756 yd | |
| Tick Tock Cafe | 3 Broom Lane | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brancepeth Club Ltd | Brandon Road | 417 yd | |
| Ushaw Moor Cricket Club | Highfield Terrace | 795 yd | |
| Flass Inn | Durham Road | 998 yd | |
| Ushaw Moor Catholic Club | Durham Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Chop | 10 Station Road | 945 yd | |
| Ushaw Hut | 8 Station Road | 945 yd | |
| Sopranos | 1 Broom Lane | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Broom Lane | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Brancepeth Pitch DORIC ROAD | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Ushaw Moor Park USHAW MOOR CRICKET CLUB USHAW MOOR CRICKET CLUB HIGHFIELD TERRACE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| St Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.