Postcode DH7 9JG is located in a rural town, within the Deerness ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor is £41,601 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 5.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,543 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor is £41,601 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH7 9JG.
Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor near DH7 9JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Deerness area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £660,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £122,000 |
10 year median price trend in Deerness
In the DH7 9JG postcode area, located within Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 9JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Newhouse Road, Durham, DH7 9JX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Newhouse Store | 3-4 Newhouse Road, Durham, DH7 9JU | Walking directions to Newhouse Store |
| 0.3 mi | New Savers | 13-15 Durham Road, Durham, DH7 9NW | Walking directions to New Savers |
| 0.3 mi | J & R Convenience Store | 10-14 Western Avenue, Durham, DH7 9LS | Walking directions to J & R Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.