Harle Street is in Browney, Durham and in Durham district. DH7 8HX is located in the Brandon 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 Harle Street, Browney, Durham, DH7 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 8HT, DH7 8HU, DH7 8HY, DH7 8LP, DH7 8LA, DH7 8LE, DH7 8LN, DH7 8RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH7 8HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 47% | 53.8% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 53% | 46.2% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 45.5% | 41.2% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 44.5% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 47% | 54.9% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 31.9% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.4% | 14.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 17.1% | -0.8% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 39.3% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.3% | 95.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 96.3% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harle Street was 47.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Brandon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harle Street has the 29th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brandon and the 544th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Harle Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-07-11 | £85,957 |
| 29 Harle Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2025-04-22 | £134,878 |
| 5 Harle Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2024-09-12 | £87,869 |
| 30 Harle Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-03-28 | £88,724 |
| 9 Harle Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2023-05-03 | £72,838 |
DH7 8HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in DH7 8HX 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 | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Oxclose Crescent , DL16 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browney Primary Academy Harle Street , DH7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandon Primary School Carr Avenue , Brandon DH7 8NL | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Goatbeck Terrace , Langley Moor DH7 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Moor Primary School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brancepeth Primary School Rock Terrace , New Brancepeth DH7 7EU | 2out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 4,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | 2out of 4 | 4,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 4,961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 5,151 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,525 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 3,923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 4,365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 4,843 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 4,994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 22 | Unit 22 City West Business Park | 358 yd | |
| Cafe Interlude | Enna House, 3 Whitfield Court, St Johns Road | 577 yd | |
| Durham County Council Meadowfield Canteen | Service Direct, St Johns Road | 584 yd | |
| Durham Climbing Centre | 1 St Johns Road | 633 yd | |
| Colourful Chameleons | Unit 3, Elliott Court, St Johns Road | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Browney | 30 Browney Lane | 80 yd | |
| Meadowfield & District Social Club | Frederick Street South | 395 yd | |
| Brandon & Meadowfield Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Back John Street North | 568 yd | |
| Home Comforts Catering @ Durham City Golf Club | Rosebay Road | 981 yd | |
| Brandon Cricket Club | Brandon Lane | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Top | 10 Frederick Street South | 424 yd | |
| Emmys | 7 John Street North | 568 yd | |
| Jays Indian | Enna House, 3 Whitfield Court, St Johns Road | 577 yd | |
| Cotoi’s Kitchen | Unit 4-5 Lowland Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorlonco DORLONCO VILLAS | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Meadowfield Leisure Centre JOHN STREET NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 750 yd |
| Brandon Cricket Club BRANDON LANE | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 2.6% |
| Median download speed | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.