Peggys Wicket, Beamish, Stanley, DH9 0QX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH9 0QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	50.4%	0.2%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	49.8%	49.6%	-0.2%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of DH9 0QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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	17.4%	23%	5.6%	37.9%	-14.9%
Married: Opposite sex	66.7%	55.9%	-10.8%	44.2%	11.7%
Separated	1.2%	2.3%	1.1%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	8.1%	10.3%	2.2%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	6.6%	8.4%	1.8%	6.1%	2.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.7%	46.3%	0.6%	48.4%	-2.1%
Good health	34.5%	32.7%	-1.8%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	14.7%	16%	1.3%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	4.1%	3.6%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1%	1.4%	0.4%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19%	17.4%	-1.6%	18.2%	-0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	6.9%	-2.0%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.6%	9.7%	-1.9%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	8.9%	3.1%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	17.4%	2.7%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	36.4%	37.5%	1.1%	33.8%	3.7%
Other	3.5%	2.3%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.3%	97.5%	0.2%	81.4%	16.1%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	97.3%	97.9%	0.6%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	97.9%	1.0%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	1%	1.8%	0.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.1%	76.7%	8.4%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	14.5%	13.5%	1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27%	37.2%	-10.2%
Christian	66.7%	46.2%	20.5%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Peggys Wicket Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peggys Wicket was 173.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.4% higher than the Pelton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Peggys Wicket has the 2nd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Pelton and the 318th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DH9 0QX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Peggys Wicket are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chester-Le-Street.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Peggys Wicket, Beamish, Stanley, DH9 0QX

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH9 0QX

Average Price
£296,552

Semi-Detached
£304,590

Terraced
£192,479

Detached
£396,607

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Peggys Wicket

Average Price
£294,046

Semi-Detached
£315,344

Terraced
£217,317

Detached
£320,477

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Peggys WicketStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Station Lodge Peggys Wicket, Stanley, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2021-01-29	£414,140
4 Peggys Wicket, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£104,000	2017-06-30	£147,710
Station Lodge Peggys Wicket, Stanley, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2011-11-25	£420,235
Heugh Tops Peggys Wicket, Stanley, Durham Detached, an established residential building	£317,500	2006-12-08	£400,326
6 Peggys Wicket, Stanley, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2006-10-02	£315,344

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH9 0QX

Employment

DH9 0QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 0QX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	104
Full-Time Employee	81
Self-Employed	26
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Student (economically inactive)	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	13
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	10
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR	3out of 4	4,296 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beamish Primary School Co-operative Villas , Beamish DH9 0QN	3out of 4	842 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Pelton Primary School Twizell Lane , West Pelton DH9 6SQ	2out of 4	992 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
East Stanley School Chester Road , East Stanley DH9 0TN	- not rated	2,279 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Pelton Lane , Pelton DH2 1NP	3out of 4	2,279 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shield Row Primary School King Edward VIII Terrace , Shield Row DH9 0HQ	3out of 4	2,383 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	2,782 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tanfield School Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY	- not rated	3,840 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD	1out of 4	5,173 yd	Academy converter	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
Ala Spicery	Station Road	384 yd
Il Cancello Italian Restaurant	Station Road	384 yd
Dainty Dinah Tea Rooms	Beamish Museum	869 yd
Sinkers Bait Cabin	Beamish Museum	869 yd
The Coffee Shop	Beamish Museum	869 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shepherd and Shepherdess	Station Road	544 yd
Sun Inn	Beamish Museum	869 yd
Miners Institute	Beamish Museum, Regional Resource Centre	869 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
British Kitchen	Beamish Museum	869 yd
Davy's Fried Fish Shop	Beamish Museum	869 yd
Beamish Bowling Pavilion	Beamish Museum	869 yd
Town Ice Cream Kiosk	Beamish Museum	869 yd
Welfare Hall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd	Resource Centre, Beamish Museum, Road To Beamish Museum	869 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
West Pelton Primary School TWIZELL LANE	grass pitches	966 yd
Gladstone Street GLADSTONE STREET	grass pitches	978 yd
Welfare Park RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND SYDNEY STREET	grass pitches	1,061 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	100.0%

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	25.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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