Park Road is in Stanley and in Derwentside district. DH9 7AP is located in the Craghead and South Moor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Road, Stanley, DH9 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH9 7ED, DH9 7AW, DH9 7AX, DH9 7AU, DH9 7HN, DH9 7AR, DH9 7EL, DH9 7BD, DH9 7BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH9 7AP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 48.5% | 47.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 37.6% | 34.9% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 47.3% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 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 | 41.4% | 41.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 18.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.3% | 20.8% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 14.3% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 13.4% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 23.5% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 99.8% | 96.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 99.4% | 97.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 97.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 108.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Annfield Plain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain and the 602nd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 267 Park Road, Stanley, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £30,600 | 2024-04-02 | £32,221 |
| 275 Park Road, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £22,000 | 2019-07-17 | £30,880 |
| 275 Park Road, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2016-02-05 | £36,717 |
| 275 Park Road, Stanley, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2005-07-08 | £62,192 |
| 277A Park Road, Stanley, Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2005-06-30 | £15,648 |
| Full-Time Employee | 170 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland Community Primary School South Moor Road , South Moor DH9 7EZ | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Stanley Junior School Tyne Road , South Stanley DH9 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Stanley Infant and Nursery School Tyne Road , South Stanley DH9 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Moor Hustledown , South Moor DH9 6PH | 2out of 4 | 834 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloemfontein Primary School The Middles , Craghead DH9 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY | - not rated | 2,157 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 | 4,691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3,029 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| U Ciabot | 72 Park Road | 648 yd | |
| Brenda's Cafe | 96j Front Street | 939 yd | |
| Quaking Houses Village Hall | Quaking Houses Village Hall, Second Street | 984 yd | |
| Sarah's Snax | 2a Holly Hill Gardens | 1,047 yd | |
| Stanley Civic Hall & Alun Armstrong Theatre | Civic Hall, Front Street | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Arms | Orwell Gardens | 550 yd | |
| South Moor Sports and Community Club | 1a Third Street | 732 yd | |
| Oxhill Central WMC & Institute | 1 Eden Terrace | 844 yd | |
| The Ox Inn | Lintz Terrace | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Kitchen SM Ltd | 230 Park Road | 83 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 208 Park Road | 216 yd | |
| South Moor Fish & Chips | 206 Park Road | 275 yd | |
| Snax | 8 Tyne Road | 1,042 yd | |
| Tabbouleh | 1 Tyne Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Front Street | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenland Community Primary School SOUTH MOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 297 yd |
| Park Fields Complex (Closed) | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Stanley Community Football Centre TYNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 618 yd |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| South Moor Sports Club Fourth Street | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Oxhill Youth Club | 1,040 yd | |
| Stanley Indoor Bowls Club FRONT STREET | indoor bowls | 1,047 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.