Grace Court is in Greencroft, Stanley and in Derwentside district. DH9 8UF is located in the Annfield Plain electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grace Court, Greencroft, Stanley, DH9 8UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH9 8NU, DH9 8NX, DH9 8NQ, DH9 8UE, DH9 8PE, DH9 8NS, DH9 8PG, DH9 8UG, DH9 8PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH9 8UF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.7% | 49.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.4% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 37.2% | 42% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 41.5% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 8.3% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 51.4% | 42.9% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 38% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 16.1% | 16.2% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 22.9% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 27.1% | -2.9% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.5% | 90.5% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 93.8% | 93.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 93.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grace Court was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Annfield Plain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grace Court has the 16th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain and the 785th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Grace Court, Stanley, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-04-26 | £565,428 |
| 1 Grace Court, Stanley, Durham Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2000-05-22 | £294,780 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 5,032 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 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annfield Plain Infant School Northgate , Annfield Plain DH9 7UY | - not rated | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annfield Plain Junior School Front Street , Annfield Plain DH9 7ST | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton North Road , Dipton DH9 9BB | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collierley Nursery and Primary School Front Street , Dipton DH9 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester Consett Road , Lanchester DH7 0RD | 4out of 4 | 3,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW | 2out of 4 | 4,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Academy Ashdale Road , DH8 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 5,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,435 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 4,924 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krazy Kingdom | Unit 4 Parkhead | 510 yd | |
| The Cubbyhole Cafe and Mini Soft Play | Field House, West Road | 538 yd | |
| Pond Walk Bistro | The Greenhouse, Amos Drive | 891 yd | |
| Deli-icious | 17 Front Street | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain Cricket Club | Pavilion, Pontop Terrace | 253 yd | |
| Coach and Horses | 26 West Road | 790 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | 11 Front Street | 928 yd | |
| The Crown & Thistle | North Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippy Time | 1 Fairview Terrace | 236 yd | |
| China Tasty | 13 West Road | 880 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 19 West Road | 880 yd | |
| Appachi Pizza | 24b Front Street | 891 yd | |
| Prime Pizza | 8 Front Street | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Station Road | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain Cricket Club | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| North Durham Academy (West Campus) (Closed) | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Croft Community School | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Derwent Park SKIDDAW COURT | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Catchgate Primary School BLACKETT STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 730 yd |
| Annfield Plain Park Park Close | grass pitches, tennis courts | 876 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.