High Street South is in Langley Moor, Durham and in Durham district. DH7 8JN 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 High Street South, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 8JR, DH7 8JG, DH7 8JW, DH7 8LX, DH7 8HA, DH7 8GZ, DH7 8GA, DH7 8LB, DH7 8JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH7 8JN is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population 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 | 49.2% | 44.3% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 55.7% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 8JN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.9% 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 | 41.8% | 58.9% | 17.1% | 37.9% | 21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 24.2% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 11.4% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 1.2% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 40.3% | 38.8% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 39.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 15.6% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 7.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.6% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 32.9% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.2% | 93% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 86.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 86.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street South was 115.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% higher than the Brandon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street South has the 18th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brandon and the 560th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 High Street South, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2023-12-18 | £171,600 |
| 16 High Street South, Durham, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-05-28 | £160,365 |
| 18 High Street South, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £101,002 | 2016-08-12 | £141,956 |
| Flat 21 High Street South, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2013-11-01 | £135,125 |
| 22 High Street South, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2012-11-01 | £74,861 |
DH7 8JN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DH7 8JN 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Moor Primary School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 3out of 4 | 91 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Goatbeck Terrace , Langley Moor DH7 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Browney Primary Academy Harle Street , DH7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery Relly Path , Neville's Cross DH1 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandon Primary School Carr Avenue , Brandon DH7 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,769 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 | 2,556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | 2out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 3,545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 4,844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,480 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 | 1,611 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 3,407 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joanies Kitchen | 40 High Street South | 109 yd | |
| The Daisymill | 35 High Street North | 114 yd | |
| Littleburn Takeaway and Cafe | Skillion Business Centre, Littleburn Road | 607 yd | |
| The Fun Zone | Unit G1, Skillion Business Centre, Littleburn Road | 607 yd | |
| Colourful Chameleons | Unit 3, Elliott Court, St Johns Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Boyne Hotel | 6 High Street North | 114 yd | |
| The Station Hotel | 48 High Street South | 116 yd | |
| Stonebridge Inn | 994 yd | ||
| Brandon Cricket Club | Brandon Lane | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treats Delivery | 23 High Street South | 109 yd | |
| Pizza Slice | 35 High Street South | 109 yd | |
| Chinachina | 23 High Street North | 114 yd | |
| Pizza Bella | 51 High Street South | 203 yd | |
| Spring Garden Chinese Takeaway | 50 High Street South | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 22 High Street North | 114 yd | |
| Lidl | High Street South | 203 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Lowland Road | 247 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping Iron (Closed) Littleburn Industrial Estate | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Lowes Barn Park DEYNCOURT | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Brandon Cricket Club BRANDON LANE | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Meadowfield Leisure Centre JOHN STREET NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,022 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 | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.