Laurel Court is in Esh Winning, Durham and in County Durham district. DH7 9BT is located in the Deerness electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Durham. This postcode has been in use since 2012-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laurel Court, Esh Winning, Durham, DH7 9BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 9AJ, DH7 9AL, DH7 9AQ, DH7 9AG, DH7 9AD, DH7 9JT, DH7 9AB, DH7 9AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH7 9BT 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 | 52.2% | 51.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.6% | 0.8% | 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 9BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 23.6% | 26.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 57% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 50.4% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 12.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19% | 16.4% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 7.8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 36.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 98% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.1% | 97.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 65.8% | 46.2% | 19.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurel Court was 176.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% higher than the Deerness average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Laurel Court has the 13th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Deerness and the 327th highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Laurel Court, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2025-12-19 | £152,063 |
| 1 Laurel Court, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2025-05-02 | £21,055 |
| 21 Laurel Court, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2022-04-05 | £113,382 |
| 14 Laurel Court, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2022-03-25 | £150,873 |
| 6 Laurel Court, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-01-07 | £179,070 |
DH7 9BT 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esh Winning Primary School The Wynds , Esh Winning DH7 9BE | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Esh Winning Academy The Wynds , Esh Winning DH7 9BE | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamsteels Primary School Rowley Crescent , Esh Winning DH7 9LN | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Newhouse Newhouse , Durham Road DH7 9PA | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village Esh Village , DH7 9QY | 3out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Acton Road , DH7 9QF | - not rated | 912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterhouses Community Association | Village Hall, Station Street | 687 yd | |
| The Stags Head Hotel | Market Place | 720 yd | |
| Esh Winning Athletic Football Club | 787 yd | ||
| Newhouse Club & Institute Ltd | Newhouse Avenue | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esh Winning Chop Suey | 1 Station View | 644 yd | |
| Market Plaice Traditional Fish and Chips | Market Place | 720 yd | |
| Pizza Home | 5-7 Newhouse Road | 779 yd | |
| Lucky House Chinese Takeaway | 10 Durham Road | 835 yd | |
| Fields Fish Shop | 4 Durham Road | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Newhouse Road | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Esh Winning Primary School THE WYNDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Esh Winning Fc | grass pitches | 789 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.