Postcode DH7 9QE is located in a rural hamlet, 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 70.4 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 3.6 miles away.
Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% 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 9QE.
Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor near DH7 9QE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 3.6 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 9QE postcode area, located within Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.