The Beeches, Stanley, DH9 0PX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH9 0PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	51.6%	-1.5%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	46.9%	48.4%	1.5%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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	20.7%	28.1%	7.4%	37.9%	-9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	44.4%	42.2%	-2.2%	44.2%	-2.0%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	3.1%	3%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	9.3%	13.1%	3.8%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	21.6%	13.1%	-8.5%	6.1%	7.0%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29.7%	30.8%	1.1%	48.4%	-17.6%
Good health	24.7%	28.4%	3.7%	33.6%	-5.2%
Fair health	22.3%	23.2%	0.9%	12.7%	10.5%
Bad health	18.8%	13.8%	-5.0%	4.0%	9.8%
Very bad health	4.5%	3.8%	-0.7%	1.2%	2.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around DH9 0PX this area, 35.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	50.3%	35.1%	-15.2%	18.2%	16.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	9.9%	0.0%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8%	13.2%	5.2%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	4%	5.5%	1.5%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.4%	15.9%	8.5%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	17.3%	16.2%	-1.1%	33.8%	-17.6%
Other	3.1%	4.4%	1.3%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Black African	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.5%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
White	100%	96.2%	-3.8%	81.4%	14.8%
Arab	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	98.1%	97.1%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	1.6%	0.5%	-1.1%	6.1%	-5.6%
Africa	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	97.4%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.2%	76.7%	-0.5%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Middle East	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
No passport held	22.8%	13.5%	9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.2%	37.2%	-6.0%
Christian	61.2%	46.2%	15.0%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is The Beeches Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Beeches was 132.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% higher than the Stanley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Beeches has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Stanley and the 468th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DH9 0PX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Beeches are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Derwentside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Beeches, Stanley, DH9 0PX

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH9 0PX

Average Price
£93,769

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£93,769

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Beeches

Average Price
£110,725

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£110,725

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The BeechesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 The Beeches, Stanley, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£74,500	2024-07-19	£76,306
5 The Beeches, Stanley, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£74,000	2022-11-18	£74,367
17 The Beeches, Stanley, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£75,000	2022-06-09	£78,972
12 The Beeches, Stanley, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£70,000	2022-02-11	£76,159
3 The Beeches, Stanley, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£67,500	2022-01-17	£74,235

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH9 0PX

Employment

DH9 0PX 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 DH9 0PX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	153
Full-Time Employee	91
Long-Term Sick or disabled	37
Part-Time Employee	22
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	12
Other	12
Unemployed	10
Self-Employed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	12
Construction	10
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR	3out of 4	1,539 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Front Street , DH9 0NP	- not rated	372 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
East Stanley School Chester Road , East Stanley DH9 0TN	- not rated	557 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Shield Row Primary School King Edward VIII Terrace , Shield Row DH9 0HQ	3out of 4	810 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stanley Burnside Primary School Mendip Terrace , South Stanley DH9 6QP	3out of 4	1,120 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School Tyne Road , South Stanley DH9 6PZ	3out of 4	1,170 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW	2out of 4	137 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tanfield School Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY	- not rated	1,204 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Croft Community School Greencroft Road End , Annfield Plain DH9 8PR	2out of 4	3,999 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The White Room	15 Station Road	489 yd
PACT House	39 Front Street	560 yd
Huggamugs Coffee Shop	12 Front Street	587 yd
The Green Pelican Coffee House	8 Clifford Road	663 yd
Coffee Station North East Ltd	84 Front Street	731 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spa Hotel	High Street	141 yd
Stanley Indoor Bowls Centre	Front Street	157 yd
East Stanley Workingmens Club	Chester Road	166 yd
Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club	Bourne Court	588 yd
Stanley Central Club & Institute Ltd	Clifford Road	663 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bamboo House	7 High Street	141 yd
Classic Pizza	6 High Street	141 yd
The Fish Inn	5 High Street	141 yd
Shield Row Chippy	13 North Thorn	511 yd
The Mozzarella	35 Front Street	566 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	32 Front Street	626 yd
Heron Foods	Unit 1, 36-40 Clifford Road	657 yd
Aldi	Front Street	696 yd
Iceland	Scott Street	854 yd
Asda	Front Street	970 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
North Durham Academy HIGH STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	108 yd
East Stanley School EAST STANLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL EAST STANLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL CHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	350 yd
Elite Fitness (Closed) Elite Buildings Elite Buildings Front Street	health and fitness suite	478 yd
Beamish & East Stanley Sports Club BOURNE COURT	grass pitches	480 yd
Oakey Park Sunny Terrace	grass pitches	655 yd
The Louisa Centre FRONT STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	990 yd
Stanley Indoor Bowls Club FRONT STREET	indoor bowls	1,004 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	108.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	328.49 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	328.49 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.97 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DH9 0PX