Hunter Avenue is in Ushaw Moor, Durham and in Durham district. DH7 7LB is located in the Deerness 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 Hunter Avenue, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 7LE, DH7 7LA, DH7 7JZ, DH7 7LD, DH7 7PG, DH7 7LF, DH7 7PF, DH7 7LQ, DH7 7JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH7 7LB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48% | 50% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52% | 50% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 7LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 40.6% | 44.8% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 39.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 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 | 44% | 46.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 34.2% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 11.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 21.1% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10.8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 19.8% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 18.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 17.2% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 97.3% | 97.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hunter Avenue was 93.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Deerness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hunter Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Deerness and the 706th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Hunter Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-10-27 | £139,585 |
| 27 Hunter Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2023-10-09 | £131,210 |
| 10 Hunter Avenue, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2023-03-10 | £100,278 |
| 33 Hunter Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-01-20 | £125,465 |
| 1 Hunter Avenue, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-01-05 | £83,528 |
DH7 7LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery Durham Road , Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor Durham Road , Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF | - not rated | 211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearpark Primary School Colliery Road , Bearpark DH7 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brancepeth Primary School Rock Terrace , New Brancepeth DH7 7EU | 2out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park Primary School Langley Park , DH7 9XN | 2out of 4 | 2,888 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 | 601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 3,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 4,733 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 5,033 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 | 4,042 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 | 4,443 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 4,471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 4,808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham High School for Girls Farewell Hall , South Road DH1 3TB | - not rated | 4,894 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 5,043 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flass Inn | Durham Road | 164 yd | |
| Ushaw Moor Catholic Club | Durham Road | 164 yd | |
| Ushaw Moor Cricket Club | Highfield Terrace | 364 yd | |
| Bearpark Workmens Club and Institute | Field View Terrace | 946 yd | |
| Dog and Gun | Auton Stile | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sopranos | 1 Broom Lane | 179 yd | |
| Chop Chop | 10 Station Road | 232 yd | |
| Ushaw Hut | 8 Station Road | 232 yd | |
| Rayhan Spice | 20 Auton Stile | 951 yd | |
| Paradise Pizza | Auton Stile | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Broom Lane | 179 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| Ushaw Moor Park USHAW MOOR CRICKET CLUB USHAW MOOR CRICKET CLUB HIGHFIELD TERRACE | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Durham Community Business College BRACKEN COURT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 520 yd |
| The Sir Bobby Robson Centre BRACKEN COURT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Deerness Gymnastics Academy VALLEY VIEW | health and fitness suite | 803 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 | 56.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.8% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.