Middridge Road is in Langley Park, Durham and in Derwentside district. DH7 9FH is located in the Esh and Witton Gilbert electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Middridge Road, Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 9FN, DH7 9FA, DH7 9FL, DH7 9FW, DH7 9FD, DH7 9FB, DH7 9FP, DH7 9UZ, DH7 9FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH7 9FH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 9FH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 28.7% | 31% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 54.5% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 53.2% | 49% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 37.7% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 10.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 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 | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 8.9% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 12.1% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.5% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 40.7% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| White | 100% | 99.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 98.6% | 97.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 98.6% | 97.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 66.5% | 46.2% | 20.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middridge Road was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Deerness average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Middridge Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Deerness and the 317th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Middridge Road, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-02-21 | £168,454 |
| 14 Middridge Road, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-10-10 | £277,316 |
| 5 Middridge Road, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2024-08-23 | £384,383 |
| 4 Middridge Road, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-04-08 | £270,843 |
| 27 Middridge Road, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-12-21 | £186,812 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Park Primary School Langley Park , DH7 9XN | 2out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School Front Street , Esh DH7 9QR | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village Esh Village , DH7 9QY | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Esh Winning Durham Road , Esh Winning DH7 9PA | - not rated | 3,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School Sacriston Lane , Witton Gilbert DH7 6TF | 3out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dig Inn | Diggerland, Riverside Industrial Estate | 705 yd | |
| Sweet Times | Unit 6, Old Co Operative Buildings, Front Street | 773 yd | |
| Cafe Montalbano | 47 Front Street | 826 yd | |
| Amins Spice | 34 Front Street | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Park Sports & Social Club | Low Moor Road | 273 yd | |
| The Rams Head | 29 Quebec Street | 524 yd | |
| The Langley Park Hotel | Front Street | 866 yd | |
| Langley Park Working Mens Club & Institute | 1-2 Hawthorne Terrace | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Yummy | 21 Quebec Street | 710 yd | |
| Langley Park Fish Shop | 9 Quebec Street | 710 yd | |
| Aroy Thai | 46 Front Street | 846 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 39 Front Street | 859 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 33 Front Street | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 36-38 Quebec Street | 524 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langley Park Sports & Social Club LOW MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Langley Park Primary School MAY TERRACE | grass pitches | 651 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.