Duncombe Crescent, Stanley, DH9 8RB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH9 8RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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	48.6%	49%	0.4%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	51.4%	51%	-0.4%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

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	31.8%	35.1%	3.3%	37.9%	-2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	50%	46.3%	-3.7%	44.2%	2.1%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	4.7%	4.2%	-0.5%	2.2%	2.0%
Divorced	9.8%	10.5%	0.7%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	3.4%	3.5%	0.1%	6.1%	-2.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.6%	45.7%	-4.9%	48.4%	-2.7%
Good health	32.8%	37.1%	4.3%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	10.6%	12%	1.4%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	4.4%	4%	-0.4%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.2%	17.3%	0.1%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	7.4%	-2.7%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.3%	15.5%	-5.8%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	3%	6.7%	3.7%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.3%	18%	-1.3%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	27%	33.6%	6.6%	33.8%	-0.2%
Other	2%	1.4%	-0.6%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.3%	99.1%	0.8%	81.4%	17.7%

Country of Birth

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	96.9%	97.7%	0.8%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	97.7%	1.0%	83.2%	14.5%
10+ Years	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.9%	76.7%	8.2%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.8%	37.2%	4.6%
Christian	53.7%	46.2%	7.5%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Duncombe Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duncombe Crescent was 185.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% higher than the Stanley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Duncombe Crescent has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Stanley and the 289th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DH9 8RB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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) - 8/10 (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 Duncombe Crescent are based on 6 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 Duncombe Crescent, Stanley, DH9 8RB

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH9 8RB

Average Price
£223,495

Semi-Detached
£148,644

Terraced
£143,411

Detached
£528,133

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Duncombe Crescent

Average Price
£208,101

Semi-Detached
£158,280

Terraced
£147,516

Detached
£467,971

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Duncombe CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Oakland Duncombe Crescent, Stanley, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2016-04-25	£542,284
Oakland Duncombe Crescent, Stanley, Durham Detached, an established residential building	£379,000	2008-03-11	£467,971
4 Duncombe Crescent, Stanley, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£133,000	2008-02-01	£163,426
4 Duncombe Crescent, Stanley, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2008-01-11	£171,445
6 Duncombe Crescent, Stanley, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2005-11-18	£160,939

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH9 8RB

Employment

DH9 8RB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	128
Retired	58
Self-Employed	24
Part-Time Employee	23
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	27
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	26
Education	25
Manufacturing	23
Construction	17
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR	3out of 4	1,577 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Front Street , DH9 0NP	- not rated	572 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shield Row Primary School King Edward VIII Terrace , Shield Row DH9 0HQ	3out of 4	789 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
East Stanley School Chester Road , East Stanley DH9 0TN	- not rated	1,031 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School Tyne Road , South Stanley DH9 6PZ	3out of 4	1,541 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School Tanfield Lea , DH9 9LU	3out of 4	1,594 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW	2out of 4	717 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tanfield School Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY	- not rated	721 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	3,762 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
The White Room	15 Station Road	419 yd
PACT House	39 Front Street	610 yd
Huggamugs Coffee Shop	12 Front Street	697 yd
The Green Pelican Coffee House	8 Clifford Road	868 yd
Coffee Station North East Ltd	84 Front Street	874 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ball Alley	Causey Road	529 yd
The Board Inn	Causey Road	529 yd
Spa Hotel	High Street	535 yd
Stanley Indoor Bowls Centre	Front Street	623 yd
Royal Air Forces Association Club	22 Bloom Avenue	688 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shield Row Chippy	13 North Thorn	71 yd
Bamboo House	7 High Street	535 yd
Classic Pizza	6 High Street	535 yd
The Fish Inn	5 High Street	535 yd
The Mozzarella	35 Front Street	630 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	32 Front Street	745 yd
Heron Foods	Unit 1, 36-40 Clifford Road	841 yd
Iceland	Scott Street	891 yd
Aldi	Front Street	915 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oakey Park Sunny Terrace	grass pitches	405 yd
Elite Fitness (Closed) Elite Buildings Elite Buildings Front Street	health and fitness suite	560 yd
North Durham Academy HIGH STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	662 yd
Tanfield Comp School Specialist College Of Science & Engineering TANFIELD LEA ROAD	grass pitches	831 yd
Beamish & East Stanley Sports Club BOURNE COURT	grass pitches	875 yd
East Stanley School EAST STANLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL EAST STANLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL CHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	886 yd
The Louisa Centre FRONT STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,070 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	38.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10.32 Mbit/s

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