Boundary Close is in Ushaw Moor, Durham and in Durham district. DH7 7FB is located in the Deerness electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Durham. This postcode has been in use since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boundary Close, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 7JX, DH7 7FD, DH7 7FE, DH7 7LH, DH7 7JY, DH7 7QQ, DH7 7LF, DH7 7LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH7 7FB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 7FB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 26.6% | 28.2% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 52.7% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.8% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 7FB this area, 8.4% 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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 8.4% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 10% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 16% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 51.5% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 98.3% | 93.4% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 95.7% | 92.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 93.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boundary Close was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% lower than the Deerness average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Boundary Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Deerness and the 451st lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Boundary Close, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2025-08-22 | £120,802 |
| 23 Boundary Close, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-05-13 | £133,198 |
| 29 Boundary Close, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-10-04 | £143,439 |
| 11 Boundary Close, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2023-04-17 | £130,282 |
| 16 Boundary Close, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-04-03 | £169,979 |
DH7 7FB 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 7FB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brancepeth Nursery School Rock Terrace , New Brancepeth DH7 7EW | - not rated | 984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW | - not rated | 4,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 5,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Durham Road , Ursham Moor DH7 7LF | 2out of 4 | 209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ushaw Moor Junior School Durham Road , Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF | - not rated | 234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery Durham Road , Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor Durham Road , Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF | 2out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ushaw Moor Durham Road , Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF | - not rated | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Academy Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | 2out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | - not rated | 3,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 4,841 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 4,841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trouts Lane School Lanchester Road , DH1 5RH | - not rated | 3,893 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dunholme School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 4,095 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South View School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 4,095 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aykley Heads Centre Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 4,095 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation , Quarryheads Lane DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 4,184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tick Tock Cafe | 3 Broom Lane | 335 yd | |
| La Fattoria Capriccio 46 Ltd | Unthank Farmhouse, Alum Waters | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flass Inn | Durham Road | 278 yd | |
| Ushaw Moor Catholic Club | Durham Road | 278 yd | |
| Ushaw Moor Cricket Club | Highfield Terrace | 323 yd | |
| Bearpark Workmens Club and Institute | Field View Terrace | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sopranos | 1 Broom Lane | 325 yd | |
| Chop Chop | 10 Station Road | 377 yd | |
| Ushaw Hut | 8 Station Road | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Broom Lane | 325 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Ushaw Moor Park USHAW MOOR CRICKET CLUB USHAW MOOR CRICKET CLUB HIGHFIELD TERRACE | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Deerness Gymnastics Academy VALLEY VIEW | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Durham Community Business College BRACKEN COURT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 791 yd |
| The Sir Bobby Robson Centre BRACKEN COURT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 807 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 | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 105.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.