Postcode DH7 9JY 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.7 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 5.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,414 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.3% 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 9JY.
Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor near DH7 9JY 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £149,950 in Deerness area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £920,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £224,123 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £122,500 |
10 year median price trend in Deerness
In the DH7 9JY postcode area, located within Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 9JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Newhouse Road, Durham, DH7 9JX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0 mi | Newhouse Store | 3-4 Newhouse Road, Durham, DH7 9JU | Walking directions to Newhouse Store |
| 0.1 mi | New Savers | 13-15 Durham Road, Durham, DH7 9NW | Walking directions to New Savers |
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.
Elected local representatives for DH7 9JY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew John Burnard
Deerness - Elected 1 May 2025
Sean Patrick Healy
Deerness - Elected 1 May 2025
Mary Kelly Foy
City of Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.