DH9 8DB is in Hare Law, Stanley and Derwentside district. DH9 8DB 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 Hare Law, Stanley, DH9 8DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH9 8DD, DH9 8DA, DH9 8DW, DH9 8DF, DH9 8DG, DH9 8DE, DH9 8DQ, DH9 8DH, DH9 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH9 8DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 35.9% | 44.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 38% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 46.6% | 43.8% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.3% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 16.7% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 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 | 29.9% | 20.6% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 19.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 28.4% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 98.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
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 | 99.8% | 96.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.8% | 96.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around DH9 8DB was 14.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.8% lower than the Annfield Plain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
DH9 8DB has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain and the 99th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Cottage, Stanley, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2021-01-20 | £160,009 |
| Dove Cottage, Stanley, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £54,500 | 2019-03-28 | £78,075 |
| National School House, Stanley, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2018-11-30 | £361,667 |
| Rosedale Manor, Stanley, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £396,500 | 2018-07-12 | £537,857 |
| Parkfield House, Stanley, Durham Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2006-08-24 | £379,599 |
DH9 8DB 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 5,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton North Road , Dipton DH9 9BB | - not rated | 862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collierley Nursery and Primary School Front Street , Dipton DH9 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catchgate Primary School Blackett Street , DH9 8LX | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annfield Plain Junior School Front Street , Annfield Plain DH9 7ST | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annfield Plain Infant School Northgate , Annfield Plain DH9 7UY | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanfield School Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW | 2out of 4 | 4,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester Consett Road , Lanchester DH7 0RD | 4out of 4 | 5,126 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 | 466 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 5,058 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 5,124 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptoes Play | Unit 1A Pontop Business Park | 384 yd | |
| The Waiting Room | Unit 2, Pontop Centre, Harelaw Industrial Estate | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown & Thistle | North Road | 899 yd | |
| Dipton Workingmens Club | Co-Operative Terrace West | 1,040 yd | |
| Annfield Plain Democratic Club | 15 Front Street | 1,045 yd | |
| Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn | Kyo Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hen House | 2 Elliotts Buildings, North Road | 731 yd | |
| Francescas | 15 North Road | 838 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 9 North Road | 885 yd | |
| Somma Pizza | Unit 1, Hobsons Buildings, North Road | 890 yd | |
| Bahaders Chippy | 1 Kyo Road | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Patricks Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 795 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.