Abbots Walk is in Beamish, Stanley and in Chester-Le-Street district. DH9 0SL is located in the Pelton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbots Walk, Beamish, Stanley, DH9 0SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH9 0QU, DH9 0QY, DH9 0TQ, DH9 0QX, DH9 0TG, DH9 6RN, DH9 0QZ, DH9 6RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH9 0SL 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% |
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 0SL 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbots Walk 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.
Abbots Walk 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Abbots Walk, Stanley, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2023-02-01 | £485,040 |
| 9 Abbots Walk, Stanley, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-12-23 | £458,221 |
| 1 Abbots Walk, Stanley, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2017-07-06 | £205,083 |
| 2 Abbots Walk, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2016-09-30 | £217,849 |
| 4 Abbots Walk, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2013-12-18 | £224,821 |
DH9 0SL 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 0SL 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR | 3out of 4 | 4,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pelton Primary School Twizell Lane , West Pelton DH9 6SQ | 2out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamish Primary School Co-operative Villas , Beamish DH9 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Pelton Lane , Pelton DH2 1NP | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Stanley School Chester Road , East Stanley DH9 0TN | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shield Row Primary School King Edward VIII Terrace , Shield Row DH9 0HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW | 2out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY | - not rated | 4,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | 1out of 4 | 5,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ala Spicery | Station Road | 225 yd | |
| Il Cancello Italian Restaurant | Station Road | 225 yd | |
| Dainty Dinah Tea Rooms | Beamish Museum | 998 yd | |
| Sinkers Bait Cabin | Beamish Museum | 998 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | Beamish Museum | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd and Shepherdess | Station Road | 697 yd | |
| The Bird Inn | Urpeth Terrace | 939 yd | |
| Sun Inn | Beamish Museum | 998 yd | |
| Miners Institute | Beamish Museum, Regional Resource Centre | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Kitchen | Beamish Museum | 998 yd | |
| Davy's Fried Fish Shop | Beamish Museum | 998 yd | |
| Beamish Bowling Pavilion | Beamish Museum | 998 yd | |
| Town Ice Cream Kiosk | Beamish Museum | 998 yd | |
| Welfare Hall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd | Resource Centre, Beamish Museum, Road To Beamish Museum | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Pelton Primary School TWIZELL LANE | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Welfare Park RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND SYDNEY STREET | grass pitches | 898 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 | 31.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.