Dunn Street is in Stanley and in Derwentside district. DH9 8JX 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 Dunn Street, Stanley, DH9 8JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH9 8JY, DH9 8JU, DH9 8QT, DH9 8QR, DH9 8JQ, DH9 8QP, DH9 8JT, DH9 8NF, DH9 8JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH9 8JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 36.1% | 36% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 43.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (69.3%) 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 | 35.7% | 35.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 24.1% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 24.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 13.7% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 21.6% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 20.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.7% | 97.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 97.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunn Street was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Annfield Plain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunn Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain and the 686th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dunn Street, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £37,625 | 2024-09-26 | £40,424 |
| 1 Dunn Street, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2022-03-01 | £80,839 |
| 13 Dunn Street, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-11-13 | £93,708 |
| 2 Dunn Street, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £46,500 | 2019-09-09 | £64,234 |
| 7 - 8 Dunn Street, Stanley, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2018-04-24 | £136,605 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR | 3out of 4 | 2,337 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 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annfield Plain Infant School Northgate , Annfield Plain DH9 7UY | - not rated | 614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annfield Plain Junior School Front Street , Annfield Plain DH9 7ST | - not rated | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton North Road , Dipton DH9 9BB | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collierley Nursery and Primary School Front Street , Dipton DH9 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,393 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 | 3,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW | 2out of 4 | 3,863 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 | 3,929 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 | 894 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 | 360 yd | |
| The Cubbyhole Cafe and Mini Soft Play | Field House, West Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach and Horses | 26 West Road | 321 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | 11 Front Street | 360 yd | |
| The Crown & Thistle | North Road | 465 yd | |
| Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn | Kyo Road | 623 yd | |
| Annfield Plain Democratic Club | 15 Front Street | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appachi Pizza | 24b Front Street | 337 yd | |
| Prime Pizza | 8 Front Street | 337 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 20b Front Street | 337 yd | |
| Osmany Curry Out | 19 Front Street | 360 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 19 West Road | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Station Road | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Croft Community School | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| North Durham Academy (West Campus) (Closed) | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Annfield Plain Junior School (Closed) | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Catchgate Primary School BLACKETT STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 491 yd |
| Derwent Park SKIDDAW COURT | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Annfield Plain Cricket Club | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Annfield Plain Park Park Close | grass pitches, tennis courts | 788 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 | 92.9% |
| 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 | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.