Littlewood Close is in Browney, Durham and in County Durham district. DH7 8LP is located in the Brandon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Durham. This postcode has been in use since 2018-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Littlewood Close, Browney, Durham, DH7 8LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 8HU, DH7 8HT, DH7 8HX, DH7 8HY, DH7 8LN, DH7 8LJ, DH7 8LA, DH7 8RY, DH7 8RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH7 8LP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 47% | 49% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53% | 51% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 45.5% | 44.4% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 44.7% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (94.5%) 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% | 66.7% | 19.7% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 27.8% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 4.3% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 8LP this area, 6.4% 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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 6.4% | -14.0% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 5.3% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 26.1% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 44.5% | 19.1% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 5% | 0.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.8% | 92.6% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 95.3% | 91.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 91.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Littlewood Close was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Brandon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Littlewood Close has the 29th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brandon and the 592nd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Littlewood Close, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2024-06-21 | £241,174 |
| 71 Littlewood Close, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2022-09-30 | £167,425 |
| 18 Littlewood Close, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-06-10 | £160,571 |
| 3 Littlewood Close, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-05-30 | £275,422 |
| 59 Littlewood Close, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-04-14 | £162,805 |
DH7 8LP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 222 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| 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 | 1,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Oxclose Crescent , DL16 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,341 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 | 328 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandon Primary School Carr Avenue , Brandon DH7 8NL | 3out of 4 | 631 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 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Moor Primary School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brancepeth Primary School Rock Terrace , New Brancepeth DH7 7EU | 2out of 4 | 3,249 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 | 4,351 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 | 4,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 5,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 5,298 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 | 2,688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 4,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 4,517 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 4,997 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Learning Centre , DL15 0TY | - not rated | 5,127 yd | Other independent special 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 | 521 yd | |
| Cafe Interlude | Enna House, 3 Whitfield Court, St Johns Road | 719 yd | |
| Durham County Council Meadowfield Canteen | Service Direct, St Johns Road | 747 yd | |
| Durham Climbing Centre | 1 St Johns Road | 781 yd | |
| Colourful Chameleons | Unit 3, Elliott Court, St Johns Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Browney | 30 Browney Lane | 158 yd | |
| Meadowfield & District Social Club | Frederick Street South | 380 yd | |
| Brandon & Meadowfield Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Back John Street North | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Top | 10 Frederick Street South | 481 yd | |
| Emmys | 7 John Street North | 655 yd | |
| Jays Indian | Enna House, 3 Whitfield Court, St Johns Road | 719 yd | |
| Cotoi’s Kitchen | Unit 4-5 Lowland Road | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorlonco DORLONCO VILLAS | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| Meadowfield Leisure Centre JOHN STREET NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 839 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 | 940 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 587 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 580.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.