Postcode DH9 9LD 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 6.0 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 40.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH9 9LD.
Catchgate & Dipton near DH9 9LD 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 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 9LD postcode area, located within Catchgate & Dipton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary 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.
Elected local representatives for DH9 9LD, 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.