Carmel Road, Oxhill, Stanley, DH9 7RJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH9 7RJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.8%	54.3%	-2.5%	51.0%	3.3%
Male	43.2%	45.7%	2.5%	49.0%	-3.3%

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 7RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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	16.2%	23.4%	7.2%	37.9%	-14.5%
Married: Opposite sex	60.6%	54.1%	-6.5%	44.2%	9.9%
Separated	1.4%	2.4%	1.0%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	5.6%	6.3%	0.7%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	16.2%	13.7%	-2.5%	6.1%	7.6%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	31.1%	35%	3.9%	48.4%	-13.4%
Good health	40.7%	35.9%	-4.8%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	19.5%	17.1%	-2.4%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	6.2%	10.3%	4.1%	4.0%	6.3%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.7%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

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 22.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.8%	22.8%	-5.0%	18.2%	4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	7.4%	-4.6%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	15.3%	2.3%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	5.9%	2.7%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	19.3%	9.6%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	28.7%	22.8%	-5.9%	33.8%	-11.0%
Other	5.6%	6.4%	0.8%	2.8%	3.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.6%	98.7%	-0.9%	81.4%	17.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	97.5%	97.4%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	97.9%	0.4%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.1%	76.7%	2.4%
No passport held	20.9%	13.5%	7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.5%	37.2%	-8.7%
Christian	68.1%	46.2%	21.9%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Carmel Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carmel Road was 162.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% higher than the Annfield Plain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Carmel Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain and the 354th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

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 7RJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (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 - 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 - 8/10 (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 - 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 - 2/10 (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 - 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) - 9/10 (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) - 9/10 (very 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 Carmel Road are based on 11 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 Carmel Road, Oxhill, Stanley, DH9 7RJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH9 7RJ

Average Price
£163,390

Semi-Detached
£163,390

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Carmel Road

Average Price
£191,873

Semi-Detached
£191,873

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Carmel Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Carmel Road, Stanley, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£124,000	2025-03-24	£125,738
2 Carmel Road, Stanley, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£132,000	2025-01-10	£137,315
18 Carmel Road, Stanley, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-10-23	£182,443
17 Carmel Road, Stanley, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2020-01-17	£154,398
10 Carmel Road, Stanley, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2018-10-12	£150,315

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH9 7RJ

Employment

DH9 7RJ 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 7RJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	43
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	8
Manufacturing	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Construction	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR	3out of 4	265 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 Infant and Nursery School Tyne Road , South Stanley DH9 6PZ	3out of 4	899 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Front Street , DH9 0NP	- not rated	945 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Stanley Junior School Tyne Road , South Stanley DH9 6PZ	3out of 4	976 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	1,394 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenland Community Primary School South Moor Road , South Moor DH9 7EZ	3out of 4	1,559 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tanfield School Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY	- not rated	1,114 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW	2out of 4	1,324 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	2,757 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
Brenda's Cafe	96j Front Street	228 yd
Stanley Civic Hall & Alun Armstrong Theatre	Civic Hall, Front Street	309 yd
The Cafe	The Louisa Centre, Front Street	330 yd
Asda Cafe	Asda Stores Ltd, Front Street	400 yd
U Ciabot	72 Park Road	409 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oxhill Central WMC & Institute	1 Eden Terrace	328 yd
Stanley Masonic Association	Scott Street	463 yd
The Imperial Hotel	81 Front Street	493 yd
Stanley Empire Club	63 Front Street	598 yd
Royal Air Forces Association Club	22 Bloom Avenue	664 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Corner	Unit 1, 110 Front Street	462 yd
Pasha Pizza	Units 6 And 10, 110 Front Street	462 yd
The Godfather	97 Front Street	493 yd
Mr Grill	96a Front Street	588 yd
Snax	8 Tyne Road	631 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Front Street	400 yd
Iceland	Scott Street	463 yd
Aldi	Front Street	655 yd
Heron Foods	Unit 1, 36-40 Clifford Road	667 yd
Heron Foods	32 Front Street	686 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Louisa Centre FRONT STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	331 yd
Stanley Indoor Bowls Club FRONT STREET	indoor bowls	377 yd
Stanley Community Football Centre TYNE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	658 yd
Elite Fitness (Closed) Elite Buildings Elite Buildings Front Street	health and fitness suite	858 yd
Oxhill Youth Club		884 yd
Oakey Park Sunny Terrace	grass pitches	911 yd
Oxhill (Closed) Oxhill Villas	grass pitches	1,088 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	81.0%
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%

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	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.94 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.94 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	29.97 Mbit/s

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