Is DH9 7SS a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

121 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DH9 7SS. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
51
Anti-social behaviour
18
Criminal damage & arson
11
Public order
9
Shoplifting
9
Other theft
7
Vehicle crime
6
Burglary
5

House prices

£140,447

Average price in County Durham (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 4.7% year on year.

Terraced
£116,586
Semi-detached
£141,233
Detached
£239,098
Flat / maisonette
£78,510

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DH9 7SS specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near DH9 7SS on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DH9 7SS on Check Food Hygiene

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