Park Road, Stanley, DH9 7AN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH9 7AN is primarily male, with 56.6% of the population 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	45.4%	43.4%	-2.0%	51.0%	-7.6%
Male	54.6%	56.6%	2.0%	49.0%	7.6%

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 area around DH9 7AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	47.5%	50%	2.5%	37.9%	12.1%
Married: Opposite sex	26.5%	23.4%	-3.1%	44.2%	-20.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	2.2%	3.8%	1.6%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	20.4%	20.1%	-0.3%	9.1%	11.0%
Widowed	3.3%	1.6%	-1.7%	6.1%	-4.5%

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	34.8%	32.2%	-2.6%	48.4%	-16.2%
Good health	43.2%	39.2%	-4.0%	33.6%	5.6%
Fair health	14.1%	21.6%	7.5%	12.7%	8.9%
Bad health	7%	5.7%	-1.3%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	1.2%	0.1%

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 7AN this area, 32.4% 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 20%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.7%	32.4%	-6.3%	18.2%	14.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.8%	12.4%	-6.4%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	14.6%	1.3%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	3.2%	-0.7%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	14.6%	6.3%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	12.7%	20%	7.3%	33.8%	-13.8%
Other	4.4%	2.7%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	3.1%	3.1%	1.6%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.4%	1.8%
White	99.6%	93.4%	-6.2%	81.4%	12.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.4% 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	98.2%	90.4%	-7.8%	83.2%	7.2%
European Union	1.3%	3.5%	2.2%	6.1%	-2.6%
Africa	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	3.9%	3.9%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	90%	-7.8%	83.2%	6.8%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.5%	6.1%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	55.3%	76.7%	-21.4%
Lithuania	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	41.2%	13.5%	27.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.9%	37.2%	16.7%
Christian	39.9%	46.2%	-6.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Park Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 374.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 215.6% higher than the Annfield Plain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Park Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain and the 80th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 176.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,800

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DH9 7AN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 Park Road are based on 102 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for County Durham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Park Road, Stanley, DH9 7AN

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH9 7AN

Average Price
£68,626

Semi-Detached
£41,098

Terraced
£80,875

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£70,142

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Road

Average Price
£68,418

Semi-Detached
£126,150

Terraced
£73,265

Detached
£112,321

Flats/Maisonettes
£46,009

Other
£54,590

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
212 - 214 Park Road, Stanley, County Durham Other, an established residential building	£37,000	2022-10-26	£37,183
226 Park Road, Stanley, County Durham Other, an established residential building	£82,000	2015-11-30	£103,935
224 Park Road, Stanley, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£30,000	2011-09-02	£42,549
226 Park Road, Stanley, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2010-09-20	£112,321
208 Park Road, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2008-07-18	£82,741

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH9 7AN

Employment

DH9 7AN area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	47
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Looking after home or family	26
Retired	24
Unemployed	21
Other	17
Part-Time Employee	12
Self-Employed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Construction	11
Human health and social work activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	7
Education	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Other	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR	3out of 4	658 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Stanley Junior School Tyne Road , South Stanley DH9 6PZ	3out of 4	666 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School Tyne Road , South Stanley DH9 6PZ	3out of 4	684 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenland Community Primary School South Moor Road , South Moor DH9 7EZ	3out of 4	730 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Moor Hustledown , South Moor DH9 6PH	2out of 4	856 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Front Street , DH9 0NP	- not rated	1,462 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	1,696 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tanfield School Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY	- not rated	1,940 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester Consett Road , Lanchester DH7 0RD	4out of 4	4,866 yd	Academy converter	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	2,965 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
U Ciabot	72 Park Road	434 yd
Brenda's Cafe	96j Front Street	723 yd
Stanley Civic Hall & Alun Armstrong Theatre	Civic Hall, Front Street	848 yd
Asda Cafe	Asda Stores Ltd, Front Street	868 yd
The Cafe	The Louisa Centre, Front Street	931 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Masons Arms	Orwell Gardens	449 yd
Oxhill Central WMC & Institute	1 Eden Terrace	646 yd
The Ox Inn	Lintz Terrace	850 yd
South Moor Sports and Community Club	1a Third Street	949 yd
The Imperial Hotel	81 Front Street	1,039 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Chef	208 Park Road	11 yd
South Moor Fish & Chips	206 Park Road	59 yd
Indian Kitchen SM Ltd	230 Park Road	138 yd
Snax	8 Tyne Road	859 yd
Tabbouleh	1 Tyne Road	859 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda	Front Street		868 yd
Aldi	Front Street		1,087 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stanley Community Football Centre TYNE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	442 yd
Greenland Community Primary School SOUTH MOOR ROAD	artificial grass pitch	499 yd
Park Fields Complex (Closed)	grass pitches	572 yd
St. Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School	grass pitches	722 yd
Stanley Indoor Bowls Club FRONT STREET	indoor bowls	839 yd
The Louisa Centre FRONT STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	930 yd
Oxhill Youth Club		935 yd
South Moor Sports Club Fourth Street	grass pitches	951 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	69.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	7.7%
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	43.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	42 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	71.05 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	71.05 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DH9 7AN