Heathfield Gardens is in Catchgate, Stanley and in Derwentside district. DH9 8RT 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 Heathfield Gardens, Catchgate, Stanley, DH9 8RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH9 8FE, DH9 8FG, DH9 8RS, DH9 8EF, DH9 8RR, DH9 8RX, DH9 8RU, DH9 8FH, DH9 8SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH9 8RT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 52.9% | 52% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 8RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 42.3% | 43.6% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 35% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 22% | 13.8% | -8.2% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 43.8% | 48% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 29.1% | 17.1% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 10.5% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 20.5% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 29.9% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.1% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 95.4% | 91.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 91.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heathfield Gardens was 125.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% higher than the Annfield Plain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heathfield Gardens has the 18th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain and the 508th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Heathfield Gardens, Stanley, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £7,000 | 1997-12-24 | £25,698 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR | 3out of 4 | 2,500 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 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annfield Plain Junior School Front Street , Annfield Plain DH9 7ST | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annfield Plain Infant School Northgate , Annfield Plain DH9 7UY | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton North Road , Dipton DH9 9BB | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collierley Nursery and Primary School Front Street , Dipton DH9 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,783 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 | 3,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW | 2out of 4 | 3,962 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 | 4,484 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 | 271 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 5,307 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cubbyhole Cafe and Mini Soft Play | Field House, West Road | 916 yd | |
| Deli-icious | 17 Front Street | 974 yd | |
| Tiptoes Play | Unit 1A Pontop Business Park | 1,021 yd | |
| The Waiting Room | Unit 2, Pontop Centre, Harelaw Industrial Estate | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown & Thistle | North Road | 194 yd | |
| Annfield Plain Democratic Club | 15 Front Street | 482 yd | |
| Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn | Kyo Road | 514 yd | |
| Coach and Horses | 26 West Road | 943 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | 11 Front Street | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hen House | 2 Elliotts Buildings, North Road | 142 yd | |
| Francescas | 15 North Road | 188 yd | |
| Somma Pizza | Unit 1, Hobsons Buildings, North Road | 188 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 9 North Road | 208 yd | |
| Bahaders Chippy | 1 Kyo Road | 213 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catchgate Primary School BLACKETT STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 506 yd |
| Croft Community School | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| North Durham Academy (West Campus) (Closed) | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Annfield Plain Junior School (Closed) | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Annfield Plain Cricket Club | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.