Browns Buildings is in Dipton, Stanley and in Derwentside district. DH9 9AB is located in the Burnopfield and Dipton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Browns Buildings, Dipton, Stanley, DH9 9AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH9 9AF, DH9 9AA, DH9 9HB, DH9 9DH, DH9 9DW, DH9 9HD, DH9 9AQ, DH9 9LH, DH9 9AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH9 9AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.8% | 49.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 31.5% | 31% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 42.7% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 44.2% | 40.9% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 36.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.7% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 18.9% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 8% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 19.7% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17.6% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 21% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
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% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98.9% 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% | 98.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 98.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browns Buildings was 99.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% lower than the Annfield Plain average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Browns Buildings has the 25th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Annfield Plain and the 691st highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keepers, 1 Browns Buildings, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2008-04-04 | £174,453 |
| Keepers, 1 Browns Buildings, Stanley, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2008-04-04 | £174,453 |
| 3 Browns Buildings, Stanley, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2004-09-14 | £138,402 |
| 3 Browns Buildings, Stanley, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2001-12-21 | £188,571 |
| 3 Browns Buildings, Stanley, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2001-02-21 | £169,497 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 5,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collierley Nursery and Primary School Front Street , Dipton DH9 9DJ | - not rated | 145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collierley Nursery and Primary School Front Street , Dipton DH9 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 145 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton North Road , Dipton DH9 9BB | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dipton North Road , Dipton DH9 9BB | - not rated | 749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catchgate Primary School Blackett Street , Catchgate DH9 8LX | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greencroft Business and Enterprise Community School Greencroft Road End , Annfield Plain DH9 8PR | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley School of Technology Tyne Road , DH9 6PZ | - not rated | 4,510 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW | 3out of 4 | 4,963 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 4,475 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 4,769 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 17 Cafe Bistro | 1-2 Browns Buildings, Front Street | 9 yd | |
| Tiptoes Play | Unit 1A Pontop Business Park | 1,030 yd | |
| The Waiting Room | Unit 2, Pontop Centre, Harelaw Industrial Estate | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dipton Workingmens Club | Co-Operative Terrace West | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amici | 3 Browns Buildings, Front Street | 0 yd | |
| Stuffed Chippy | 6 Cooperative Buildings, Co-Operative Terrace East | 156 yd | |
| Moti Jheel | 1 Camerons Buildings, Front Street | 204 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Collierley Primary School | grass pitches | 117 yd |
| Bute Park BUTE PARK BUTE PARK FRONT STREET | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| St. Patricks Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 722 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.