Brentwood Court, Stanley, DH9 6XW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH9 6XW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.1%	48.8%	1.7%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	52.9%	51.2%	-1.7%	49.0%	2.2%

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 6XW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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	26.4%	27.6%	1.2%	37.9%	-10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	61.3%	52.3%	-9.0%	44.2%	8.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	6.1%	13.6%	7.5%	9.1%	4.5%
Widowed	5.2%	4.5%	-0.7%	6.1%	-1.6%

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	35.7%	32.1%	-3.6%	48.4%	-16.3%
Good health	34.8%	40.2%	5.4%	33.6%	6.6%
Fair health	16.8%	19.6%	2.8%	12.7%	6.9%
Bad health	8.6%	5.7%	-2.9%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	4.1%	2.4%	-1.7%	1.2%	1.2%

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.

In the area around DH9 6XW this area, 28.6% 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 19.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33%	28.6%	-4.4%	18.2%	10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	10.1%	-3.1%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	11.6%	-7.3%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7%	3.2%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	20.1%	10.2%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	19.1%	2.6%	33.8%	-14.7%
Other	4.7%	3.5%	-1.2%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
White	99.6%	98.6%	-1.0%	81.4%	17.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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	96.7%	97.6%	0.9%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.4%	1.4%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	97.6%	0.9%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	9.8%	-9.3%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	2.9%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2%	1%	-1.0%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.1%	76.7%	8.4%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	14.4%	13.5%	0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.4%	37.2%	-5.8%
Christian	62.4%	46.2%	16.2%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Brentwood Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brentwood Court was 154.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% higher than the Stanley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brentwood Court has the 9th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Stanley and the 389th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.0%.

🔎 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 6XW, 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 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) - 10/10 (very 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) - 8/10 (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 Brentwood Court are based on 27 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 Brentwood Court, Stanley, DH9 6XW

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH9 6XW

Average Price
£186,170

Semi-Detached
£137,367

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£226,839

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brentwood Court

Average Price
£190,512

Semi-Detached
£157,835

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£212,977

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brentwood CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Brentwood Court, Stanley, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-12-18	£279,373
20 Brentwood Court, Stanley, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-07-22	£167,308
14 Brentwood Court, Stanley, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£272,000	2022-04-28	£313,487
10 Brentwood Court, Stanley, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£116,000	2021-10-25	£134,466
31 Brentwood Court, Stanley, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2020-10-13	£134,615

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH9 6XW

Employment

DH9 6XW 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 6XW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	58
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Education	10
Construction	10
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Other	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR	3out of 4	2,547 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanley Burnside Primary School Mendip Terrace , South Stanley DH9 6QP	3out of 4	655 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
East Stanley School Chester Road , East Stanley DH9 0TN	- not rated	697 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beamish Primary School Co-operative Villas , Beamish DH9 0QN	3out of 4	989 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shield Row Primary School King Edward VIII Terrace , Shield Row DH9 0HQ	3out of 4	1,302 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Front Street , DH9 0NP	- not rated	1,552 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	1,139 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tanfield School Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY	- not rated	2,419 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	5,136 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beamish Mary Inn	No Place	664 yd
The Hilltop	East Street	793 yd
Beamish and East Stanley Sports Club	Bourne Court	830 yd
East Stanley Workingmens Club	Chester Road	1,064 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Sandwich Bar	20 Masefield Close		470 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gladstone Street GLADSTONE STREET	grass pitches	849 yd
Beamish & East Stanley Sports Club BOURNE COURT	grass pitches	862 yd
East Stanley School EAST STANLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL EAST STANLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL CHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	877 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	29 Mbit/s
Average download speed	84.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DH9 6XW