Church Street is in Catchgate, Stanley and in Derwentside district. DH9 8HE 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 Church Street, Catchgate, Stanley, DH9 8HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH9 8HQ, DH9 8AB, DH9 8SS, DH9 8UT, DH9 8HR, DH9 8EZ, DH9 8SR, DH9 8HF, DH9 8QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH9 8HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 29.7% | 34.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 43.5% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 45.4% | 42.7% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.7% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 20.6% | 16.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 18.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 23% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 24.7% | -2.4% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 98.3% | 97.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Annfield Plain average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain and the 594th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Church Street, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2024-01-15 | £64,034 |
| 15 Church Street, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2023-10-13 | £62,764 |
| 6 Church Street, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £55,800 | 2023-07-31 | £63,385 |
| 12 Church Street, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2022-02-18 | £92,197 |
| 12 Church Street, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2021-01-12 | £46,036 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catchgate Primary School Blackett Street , DH9 8LX | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annfield Plain Junior School Front Street , Annfield Plain DH9 7ST | - not rated | 784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annfield Plain Infant School Northgate , Annfield Plain DH9 7UY | - not rated | 815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton North Road , Dipton DH9 9BB | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collierley Nursery and Primary School Front Street , Dipton DH9 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW | 2out of 4 | 3,785 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 | 4,155 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 | 700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli-icious | 17 Front Street | 547 yd | |
| The Cubbyhole Cafe and Mini Soft Play | Field House, West Road | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown & Thistle | North Road | 321 yd | |
| Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn | Kyo Road | 423 yd | |
| Annfield Plain Democratic Club | 15 Front Street | 432 yd | |
| Coach and Horses | 26 West Road | 538 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | 11 Front Street | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahaders Chippy | 1 Kyo Road | 219 yd | |
| Somma Pizza | Unit 1, Hobsons Buildings, North Road | 331 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 9 North Road | 362 yd | |
| Francescas | 15 North Road | 408 yd | |
| Hen House | 2 Elliotts Buildings, North Road | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Station Road | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catchgate Primary School BLACKETT STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Annfield Plain Junior School (Closed) | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Croft Community School | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| North Durham Academy (West Campus) (Closed) | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Derwent Park SKIDDAW COURT | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Annfield Plain Cricket Club | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Annfield Plain Park Park Close | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,004 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 | 41.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.