South Terrace is in Esh Winning, Durham and in Durham district. DH7 9PS 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 South Terrace, Esh Winning, Durham, DH7 9PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 9QQ, DH7 9NQ, DH7 9PR, DH7 9PL, DH7 9PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH7 9PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 49.2% | 52.7% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47.3% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.4% | 24.4% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 47.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 43.7% | 34.1% | -9.6% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 40% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 17.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 24% | 17% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 9.4% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 30.8% | -4.6% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 99.5% | 95.1% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.5% | 96.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 96.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Terrace was 69.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% lower than the Deerness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Terrace has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Deerness and the 761st lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 South Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2025-03-27 | £140,476 |
| 47 South Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-07-07 | £93,146 |
| 63 South Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2022-06-23 | £86,422 |
| 63 South Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-03-29 | £94,665 |
| 54 South Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2021-09-29 | £123,001 |
DH7 9PS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DH7 9PS 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 retired residents living in DH7 9PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 3,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Newhouse Newhouse , Durham Road DH7 9PA | - not rated | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Esh Winning Primary School The Wynds , Esh Winning DH7 9BE | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Esh Winning Academy The Wynds , Esh Winning DH7 9BE | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamsteels Primary School Rowley Crescent , Esh Winning DH7 9LN | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village Esh Village , DH7 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Academy Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | 2out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | - not rated | 4,175 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 627 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes and Bakes Durham | Unit 2 Esh Winning Industrial Estate | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esh Winning Cricket Club | Brandon Road | 375 yd | |
| Esh Winning WMC | 60-61 Durham Road | 376 yd | |
| The Stags Head Hotel | Market Place | 784 yd | |
| Newhouse Club & Institute Ltd | Newhouse Avenue | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House Chinese Takeaway | 10 Durham Road | 666 yd | |
| Fields Fish Shop | 4 Durham Road | 666 yd | |
| Pizza Home | 5-7 Newhouse Road | 727 yd | |
| Market Plaice Traditional Fish and Chips | Market Place | 784 yd | |
| Esh Winning Chop Suey | 1 Station View | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Newhouse Road | 766 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Esh Winning Recreation Ground BRANDON ROAD | grass pitches | 252 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.