Ridding Road is in Esh Winning, Durham and in Durham district. DH7 9HU is located in the Deerness 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 Ridding Road, Esh Winning, Durham, DH7 9HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 9JY, DH7 9HY, DH7 9JU, DH7 9HZ, DH7 9HX, DH7 9NB, DH7 9NW, DH7 9NT, DH7 9JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH7 9HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 50.7% | 53.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DH7 9HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 40.6% | 45% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 34.6% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 12.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 4.7% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 37.4% | 34.3% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 38.6% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 17.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 24.3% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 17.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 19.6% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 18.5% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.3% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 94.7% | 97% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 97.9% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.2% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridding Road was 173.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.8% higher than the Deerness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridding Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Deerness and the 316th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ridding Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2022-10-14 | £82,344 |
| 14 Ridding Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-05-12 | £110,714 |
| 7 Ridding Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2017-04-26 | £147,751 |
| 7 Ridding Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2016-02-29 | £73,212 |
| 11 Ridding Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2012-05-31 | £102,083 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esh Winning Primary School The Wynds , Esh Winning DH7 9BE | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Esh Winning Durham Road , Esh Winning DH7 9PA | - not rated | 550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village Esh Village , DH7 9QY | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School Front Street , Esh DH7 9QR | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park Primary School Langley Park , DH7 9XN | 2out of 4 | 4,019 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 5,103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes and Bakes Durham | Unit 2 Esh Winning Industrial Estate | 595 yd | |
| Hamsteels Community Centre | Western Avenue | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stags Head Hotel | Market Place | 188 yd | |
| Newhouse Club & Institute Ltd | Newhouse Avenue | 314 yd | |
| Esh Winning WMC | 60-61 Durham Road | 457 yd | |
| Esh Winning Cricket Club | Brandon Road | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Home | 5-7 Newhouse Road | 126 yd | |
| Market Plaice Traditional Fish and Chips | Market Place | 188 yd | |
| Lucky House Chinese Takeaway | 10 Durham Road | 204 yd | |
| Fields Fish Shop | 4 Durham Road | 204 yd | |
| Esh Winning Chop Suey | 1 Station View | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Newhouse Road | 146 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Esh Winning Primary School THE WYNDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Esh Winning Recreation Ground BRANDON ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Hamsteels Primary School (Closed) Rowley Crescent | grass pitches | 853 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.