Postcode DH9 9DW is located in an urban city, within the Derwent & Pont Valley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Catchgate & Dipton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Catchgate & Dipton is £36,967 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 6.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Catchgate & Dipton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,703 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Catchgate & Dipton has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Catchgate & Dipton is £36,967 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from DH9 9DW.
Catchgate & Dipton near DH9 9DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blaydon located about 6.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 215 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Derwent & Pont Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £296,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £88,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £162,500 |
| Terraced | 109 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Derwent & Pont Valley
In the DH9 9DW postcode area, located within Catchgate & Dipton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH9 9DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier - Dipton Convenience Store | 3 Co-Operative Terrace East, Stanley, DH9 9AH | Walking directions to Premier - Dipton 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.
Elected local representatives for DH9 9DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig Thomas Marshall
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Gavin Brydon
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Saffron Sims-Brydon
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.