Postcode report
DH9 0DJ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in County Durham
About DH9 0DJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DH9 0DJ is a postcode in Stanley, County Durham, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DH9 0DJ, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DH9 0DJ are housing and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DH9 0DJ is based on County Durham 008 Census 2021. It covers 9,593 residents, 1,948 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 50% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 33% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near DH9 0DJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DH9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £110k from 68 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DH9 0DJ can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DH9 0DJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DH9 0DJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DH9 0DJ
Is DH9 0DJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DH9 0DJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DH9 0DJ?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DH9 0DJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DH9 0DJ?
LocaleIQ matched DH9 0DJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DH9 0DJ?
The latest median sold price is £110k based on 68 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DH9 0DJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.