Langley View is in Stanley and in Derwentside district. DH9 7LA is located in the Annfield Plain electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Langley View, Stanley, DH9 7LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH9 7LA is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 55.2% | 45.6% | -9.6% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 44.8% | 54.4% | 9.6% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 7LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 41% | 52.3% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 34% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 38.6% | 45.2% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 37.8% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 3.1% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 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 | 25.3% | 12.2% | -13.1% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.1% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 15.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 23.4% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 31% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.8% | 96.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langley View was 107.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% lower than the Annfield Plain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Langley View has the 22nd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain and the 631st highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Langley View, Stanley, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2003-12-04 | £266,972 |
| 2 Langley View, Stanley, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2000-11-03 | £146,227 |
| 4 Langley View, Stanley, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 1995-02-15 | £166,428 |
DH9 7LA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 198 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanchester Nursery School Durham Road , Lanchester DH7 0LG | - not rated | 4,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland Junior School School Terrace , DH9 7QN | - not rated | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenland Infant School School Terrace , South Moor DH9 7QN | - not rated | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenland Community Primary School South Moor Road , South Moor DH9 7EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenland Community Primary School South Moor Road , South Moor DH9 7EZ | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annfield Plain Junior School Front Street , Annfield Plain DH9 7ST | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley School of Technology Tyne Road , DH9 6PZ | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greencroft Business and Enterprise Community School Greencroft Road End , Annfield Plain DH9 8PR | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW | 3out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,389 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quaking Houses Village Hall | Quaking Houses Village Hall, Second Street | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kyo Constitutional Club & Institute Ltd | 1-3 Croft Terrace | 785 yd | |
| The Ox Inn | Lintz Terrace | 867 yd | |
| South Moor Sports and Community Club | 1a Third Street | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fayre | 1 Mulberry Terrace | 536 yd | |
| Fry Inn | 1 Prospect Terrace | 660 yd | |
| Indian Kitchen SM Ltd | 230 Park Road | 954 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 208 Park Road | 969 yd | |
| South Moor Fish & Chips | 206 Park Road | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Kyo Playing Fields JUBILEE TERRACE | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Oxhill Youth Club | 768 yd | |
| Oxhill (Closed) Oxhill Villas | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Park Fields Complex (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| South Moor Sports Club Fourth Street | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Greenland Community Primary School SOUTH MOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,038 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 | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 26.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 26.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.