Esh Terrace is in Langley Park, Durham and in Derwentside district. DH7 9XH 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Esh Terrace, Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 9XG, DH7 9XJ, DH7 9QH, DH7 9YG, DH7 9XE, DH7 9DZ, DH7 9XB, DH7 9SB, DH7 9TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH7 9XH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.9% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.1% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 28.3% | 39.5% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 42.4% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 47.3% | 44.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 32.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 19.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 19.8% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 28.9% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 93.9% | 96.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 96.5% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Esh Terrace was 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% lower than the Deerness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Esh Terrace has the 26th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Deerness and the 740th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Esh Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-02-28 | £77,754 |
| 5 Esh Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2015-12-04 | £78,307 |
| 1 Esh Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £62,950 | 2012-12-12 | £90,779 |
| 9 Esh Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2011-10-11 | £82,590 |
| 1 Esh Terrace, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2011-07-08 | £81,260 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School Front Street , Esh DH7 9QR | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village Esh Village , DH7 9QY | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School Sacriston Lane , Witton Gilbert DH7 6TF | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery Durham Road , Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF | 3out of 4 | 3,191 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 | 3,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 5,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Times | Unit 6, Old Co Operative Buildings, Front Street | 83 yd | |
| Cafe Montalbano | 47 Front Street | 129 yd | |
| Amins Spice | 34 Front Street | 250 yd | |
| The Dig Inn | Diggerland, Riverside Industrial Estate | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Langley Park Hotel | Front Street | 282 yd | |
| Langley Park Working Mens Club & Institute | 1-2 Hawthorne Terrace | 332 yd | |
| The Rams Head | 29 Quebec Street | 339 yd | |
| The New Board Inn | Hill Top | 584 yd | |
| Langley Park Sports & Social Club | Low Moor Road | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroy Thai | 46 Front Street | 167 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 21 Quebec Street | 180 yd | |
| Langley Park Fish Shop | 9 Quebec Street | 180 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 39 Front Street | 202 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 33 Front Street | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 36-38 Quebec Street | 339 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langley Park Primary School MAY TERRACE | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Langley Park Sports & Social Club LOW MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| The Recreation Ground (Closed) Bridge Street | grass pitches | 534 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 | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.