DH6 Postcode Area Information

Population
34,652
Avg Annual Income
£34,583
Full Time Employees
29.63%
Average Age
43.25

Area Overview

The postcode area is located in the County Durham, County Durham postcode town, in the North East, England region.

The DH6 postcode area is located in the North East of England, covering parts of County Durham. It includes the towns of Wingate, Wheatley Hill, Thornley, Castle Eden, and Trimdon. The area is predominantly rural, with a mixture of farmland, small villages, and some industrial areas.

In terms of amenities, the DH6 postcode area has a range of shops, pubs, and restaurants to cater to the local population. There are also schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational spaces such as parks and sports fields. The larger towns in the area offer a wider range of amenities and services.

Transportation in the DH6 postcode area is primarily by road, with the A181 and A688 main roads providing links to nearby towns and cities. There are also regular bus services connecting the towns within the postcode area and to surrounding areas. The nearest train station is located in Seaham, providing access to destinations further afield.

The geography of the DH6 postcode area is varied, with rolling hills, valleys, and coastal areas all within easy reach. There are opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding in the surrounding countryside. The area is also close to the coast, with beaches and seaside resorts a short drive away. Overall, the DH6 postcode area offers a mix of rural charm and modern amenities for residents and visitors alike.

A Major part of this postcode area seems to have people who:

  • Were mostly born in the UK: Not many people moved here from other countries.
  • Are older: There are more adults over retirement age than younger people.
  • Are white and Christian: Most people identify as white and belong to Christian churches.
  • Live in houses, not apartments: Most homes are detached or semi-detached houses, with some terraced houses too.
  • Have lower education levels: Fewer people have university degrees or A-Levels compared to other areas.
  • Have average jobs: Jobs are similar to other areas, but slightly more people work in administration or skilled trades.
Overall, this postcode area seems to have a stable, older population with traditional living arrangements and typical job types.

It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.

Electoral Wards

The postcode area covers Coxhoe, Durham South, Sherburn, Shotton and South Hetton, Trimdon and Thornley electoral wards.

DH6 Postcode Map

Age
Ethinicity
Deprivation
Education
Occupation
Religion
DH6 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)

The population of DH6 postcode area is 34,652. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.

Ethnicity & Religion

According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 33,101, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 541. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (19,337), followed by No religion (13,181).

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (7,393), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (5,542).

Economic Status

Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (10,873), while 7,314 adults mentioned they are Retired.

Education

Regarding education, 7,600 adults have Level 4 education, while 5,242 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are

  • Professional occupations (2627)
  • Associate professional and technical occupations (1951), and
  • Elementary occupations (1909)

Age

The average age of people living in area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (7343), Between 55 to 64 (6663), and Between 45 to 54 (6207).

NS-SEC

The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (4,978) followed by Routine occupations (4,768), and Semi-routine occupations (3,817).

Postcodes in DH6

There are total 5 postcode sectors present in the DH6 (listed below). The postcode DH6 has a total of 1127 postcodes.

DH6 1LE (terminated)
DH6 1XD (terminated)
DH6 1WU (terminated)
DH6 1DH (terminated)
DH6 1WW (terminated)
DH6 1WY (terminated)
DH6 1WT (terminated)
DH6 1WZ (terminated)
DH6 1YT (terminated)
DH6 1HW (terminated)
DH6 1YY (terminated)
DH6 1XB (terminated)
DH6 1YP (terminated)
DH6 1YR (terminated)
DH6 1YS (terminated)
DH6 1YU (terminated)
DH6 1XA (terminated)
DH6 1PB (terminated)
DH6 1HT (terminated)
DH6 1NP (terminated)
DH6 1YZ (terminated)
DH6 1BT (terminated)
DH6 1DQ (terminated)
DH6 1DD (terminated)
DH6 2DB (terminated)
DH6 2JT (terminated)
DH6 2UT (terminated)
DH6 2XP (terminated)
DH6 2YW (terminated)
DH6 2NN (terminated)
DH6 2FB (terminated)
DH6 2LL (terminated)
DH6 2DQ (terminated)
DH6 2YN (terminated)
DH6 2NG (terminated)
DH6 2PG (terminated)
DH6 2YT (terminated)
DH6 2YP (terminated)
DH6 2YR (terminated)
DH6 2YS (terminated)
DH6 2SD (terminated)
DH6 2YU (terminated)
DH6 2LX (terminated)
DH6 2YX (terminated)
DH6 2JY (terminated)
DH6 2TY (terminated)
DH6 2YE (terminated)
DH6 2JJ (terminated)
DH6 2YY (terminated)
DH6 2YZ (terminated)
DH6 2XL (terminated)
DH6 2QP (terminated)
DH6 3AZ (terminated)
DH6 3NH (terminated)
DH6 3BD (terminated)
, DH6 3EY (terminated)
DH6 3NU (terminated)
DH6 3HJ (terminated)
DH6 3WZ (terminated)
DH6 3WY (terminated)
DH6 3AY (terminated)
DH6 3YX (terminated)
DH6 3YY (terminated)
DH6 3YZ (terminated)
DH6 3JH (terminated)
DH6 3PA (terminated)
DH6 3PB (terminated)
DH6 3PD (terminated)
DH6 3PE (terminated)
DH6 3PF (terminated)
DH6 3PG (terminated)
DH6 3PH (terminated)
DH6 3PL (terminated)
DH6 3PN (terminated)
DH6 3PP (terminated)
DH6 3PQ (terminated)
DH6 3PR (terminated)
DH6 3PW (terminated)
DH6 3PY (terminated)
DH6 3PZ (terminated)
DH6 3QA (terminated)
DH6 3QB (terminated)
DH6 3QD (terminated)
DH6 3QE (terminated)
DH6 3QF (terminated)
DH6 3QG (terminated)
DH6 3QH (terminated)
DH6 3QJ (terminated)
DH6 3QP (terminated)
DH6 4YT (terminated)
DH6 4AB (terminated)
DH6 4YS (terminated)
DH6 4YU (terminated)
DH6 4YW (terminated)
DH6 4YX (terminated)
DH6 4YP (terminated)
DH6 4YR (terminated)
DH6 4NR (terminated)
DH6 4BJ (terminated)
DH6 4YY (terminated)
DH6 4JX (terminated)
DH6 4DE (terminated)
DH6 4HD (terminated)
DH6 4BN (terminated)
DH6 4JR (terminated)
DH6 4QZ (terminated)
DH6 4HT (terminated)
DH6 5BE (terminated)
DH6 5HT (terminated)
DH6 5EA (terminated)
, DH6 5JY (terminated)
DH6 5AW (terminated)
DH6 5BP (terminated)
DH6 5YY (terminated)
DH6 5WA (terminated)
DH6 5WZ (terminated)
DH6 5XJ (terminated)
DH6 5ND (terminated)
DH6 5XF (terminated)
DH6 5WY (terminated)
DH6 5ZZ (terminated)
DH6 5WU (terminated)
DH6 5WW (terminated)
DH6 5XH (terminated)
DH6 5LA (terminated)
DH6 5XE (terminated)
DH6 5XQ (terminated)
DH6 5YZ (terminated)
DH6 5XG (terminated)
DH6 5NT (terminated)
DH6 5JT (terminated)
DH6 5XB (terminated)
DH6 5XD (terminated)
DH6 5XA (terminated)
DH6 5BQ (terminated)
DH6 5HR (terminated)
DH6 5ET (terminated)
DH6 5NF (terminated)
DH6 5LF (terminated)
DH6 5LG (terminated)
DH6 5LH (terminated)
ONS Administrative Info
NameType
AreaDH6
Ward

Coxhoe

Durham South

Sherburn

Shotton and South Hetton

Trimdon and Thornley

LTLA22County Durham
UTLA22County Durham
RegionNorth East
CountryEngland

DH6 Crime Statstics

Crime rate over the last 12 Months

Crime rate by Month

66

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

19

Burglary

48

Criminal damage and arson

5

Drugs

12

Other crime

16

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

12

Public order

46

Shoplifting

12

Vehicle crime

95

Violence and sexual offences

54

Anti-social behaviour

11

Burglary

47

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

6

Other crime

12

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

18

Public order

1

Robbery

39

Shoplifting

8

Vehicle crime

89

Violence and sexual offences

37

Anti-social behaviour

10

Burglary

35

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

9

Other crime

18

Other theft

32

Public order

41

Shoplifting

6

Vehicle crime

88

Violence and sexual offences

43

Anti-social behaviour

17

Burglary

44

Criminal damage and arson

7

Drugs

12

Other crime

20

Other theft

7

Possession of weapons

23

Public order

2

Robbery

35

Shoplifting

12

Vehicle crime

129

Violence and sexual offences

63

Anti-social behaviour

10

Burglary

50

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

8

Other crime

14

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

18

Public order

47

Shoplifting

7

Vehicle crime

104

Violence and sexual offences

41

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

7

Burglary

48

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

12

Other crime

16

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

13

Public order

1

Robbery

29

Shoplifting

7

Vehicle crime

127

Violence and sexual offences

47

Anti-social behaviour

1

Criminal damage and arson

3

Other crime

3

Other theft

7

Violence and sexual offences

42

Anti-social behaviour

8

Burglary

46

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

3

Other crime

12

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

17

Public order

1

Robbery

21

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

9

Vehicle crime

79

Violence and sexual offences

42

Anti-social behaviour

21

Burglary

41

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

5

Other crime

14

Other theft

16

Public order

16

Shoplifting

5

Vehicle crime

86

Violence and sexual offences

55

Anti-social behaviour

25

Burglary

42

Criminal damage and arson

5

Drugs

7

Other crime

19

Other theft

4

Possession of weapons

9

Public order

2

Robbery

28

Shoplifting

11

Vehicle crime

129

Violence and sexual offences

58

Anti-social behaviour

21

Burglary

31

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

9

Other crime

21

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

21

Public order

19

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

7

Vehicle crime

109

Violence and sexual offences

55

Anti-social behaviour

18

Burglary

29

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

5

Other crime

13

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

14

Public order

25

Shoplifting

9

Vehicle crime

94

Violence and sexual offences

54

Anti-social behaviour

13

Burglary

45

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

10

Other crime

18

Other theft

4

Possession of weapons

22

Public order

1

Robbery

39

Shoplifting

2

Theft from the person

10

Vehicle crime

106

Violence and sexual offences

41

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

19

Burglary

44

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

5

Other crime

24

Other theft

4

Possession of weapons

19

Public order

40

Shoplifting

15

Vehicle crime

121

Violence and sexual offences

42

Anti-social behaviour

16

Burglary

42

Criminal damage and arson

9

Drugs

8

Other crime

19

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

21

Public order

45

Shoplifting

12

Vehicle crime

128

Violence and sexual offences

42

Anti-social behaviour

17

Burglary

68

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

8

Other crime

16

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

27

Public order

29

Shoplifting

8

Vehicle crime

107

Violence and sexual offences

47

Anti-social behaviour

12

Burglary

55

Criminal damage and arson

5

Drugs

9

Other crime

14

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

35

Public order

1

Robbery

45

Shoplifting

10

Vehicle crime

116

Violence and sexual offences

22

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

8

Burglary

41

Criminal damage and arson

11

Drugs

12

Other crime

22

Other theft

5

Possession of weapons

37

Public order

2

Robbery

40

Shoplifting

2

Theft from the person

8

Vehicle crime

135

Violence and sexual offences

24

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

14

Burglary

53

Criminal damage and arson

5

Drugs

4

Other crime

15

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

30

Public order

1

Robbery

23

Shoplifting

8

Vehicle crime

107

Violence and sexual offences

27

Anti-social behaviour

19

Burglary

55

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

5

Other crime

9

Other theft

20

Public order

23

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

10

Vehicle crime

130

Violence and sexual offences

20

Anti-social behaviour

10

Burglary

37

Criminal damage and arson

9

Drugs

4

Other crime

14

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

24

Public order

3

Robbery

17

Shoplifting

2

Theft from the person

15

Vehicle crime

95

Violence and sexual offences

DH6 Property Statstics

Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months

Sold House Prices by Month

House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£161,500.00£132,500.00 - £197,000.003
Semi-Detached£88,750.00£20,000.00 - £135,000.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£129,000.00£129,000.00 - £129,000.001
Semi-Detached£65,500.00£60,000.00 - £71,000.002
Terraced£93,300.00£57,000.00 - £170,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£228,975.00£152,000.00 - £279,950.004
Semi-Detached£145,124.75£115,000.00 - £200,000.004
Terraced£94,812.50£50,000.00 - £162,000.008
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£249,000.00£140,000.00 - £410,000.003
Other£43,500.00£37,000.00 - £50,000.002
Semi-Detached£102,437.50£33,500.00 - £175,000.008
Terraced£66,746.15£30,000.00 - £145,000.0013
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£199,500.00£199,500.00 - £199,500.001
Semi-Detached£91,250.00£67,000.00 - £130,000.004
Terraced£67,291.50£25,750.00 - £115,000.006
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£220,000.00£215,000.00 - £225,000.002
Other£174,666.67£34,000.00 - £255,000.003
Semi-Detached£99,540.91£71,000.00 - £135,000.0011
Terraced£93,428.57£35,000.00 - £152,500.009
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£276,562.50£165,000.00 - £725,000.008
Other£50,000.00£50,000.00 - £50,000.001
Semi-Detached£97,211.11£45,000.00 - £142,500.009
Terraced£76,315.74£30,000.00 - £158,000.0019
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Flat£18,000.00£18,000.00 - £18,000.001
Semi-Detached£146,830.21£60,000.00 - £324,995.0015
Terraced£72,357.14£26,500.00 - £176,000.0014
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£249,652.26£150,000.00 - £322,995.0010
Flat£107,500.00£107,500.00 - £107,500.001
Other£500,000.00£500,000.00 - £500,000.001
Semi-Detached£158,049.50£23,300.00 - £209,995.0026
Terraced£78,575.00£45,500.00 - £162,000.0020
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£189,285.71£90,000.00 - £247,500.007
Flat£23,000.00£23,000.00 - £23,000.001
Other£106,000.00£52,000.00 - £160,000.002
Semi-Detached£174,045.58£41,750.00 - £610,000.0028
Terraced£74,119.53£30,000.00 - £180,000.0035
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£270,557.79£200,000.00 - £387,000.0010
Flat£58,500.00£58,500.00 - £58,500.001
Other£208,000.00£208,000.00 - £208,000.002
Semi-Detached£89,460.15£56,976.00 - £160,000.0021
Terraced£93,351.81£27,750.00 - £295,000.0027
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£242,409.38£90,000.00 - £485,000.009
Semi-Detached£148,439.38£58,000.00 - £209,995.0034
Terraced£82,797.88£25,500.00 - £162,000.0024
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£266,552.16£167,500.00 - £475,000.0013
Other£142,666.67£28,000.00 - £200,000.003
Semi-Detached£133,111.61£30,000.00 - £204,245.0025
Terraced£73,392.00£28,500.00 - £135,000.0019
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£221,497.50£170,000.00 - £260,000.0010
Other£135,000.00£135,000.00 - £135,000.001
Semi-Detached£156,590.43£66,500.00 - £452,000.0021
Terraced£121,307.28£43,000.00 - £197,000.0024
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£225,938.51£160,000.00 - £457,500.0024
Flat£72,500.00£72,500.00 - £72,500.001
Other£63,500.00£63,500.00 - £63,500.001
Semi-Detached£129,275.31£34,500.00 - £320,000.0036
Terraced£112,476.94£46,000.00 - £184,950.0023
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£219,734.00£191,000.00 - £249,950.007
Other£77,125.00£20,500.00 - £180,000.004
Semi-Detached£143,744.46£46,006.00 - £235,000.0014
Terraced£102,876.07£26,250.00 - £146,995.0021
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£232,625.75£72,000.00 - £440,000.0011
Other£37,666.67£10,000.00 - £83,000.003
Semi-Detached£148,552.11£55,000.00 - £235,000.0026
Terraced£126,876.65£38,000.00 - £199,496.0026
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£226,591.17£50,000.00 - £314,995.0017
Other£169,257.00£38,000.00 - £713,570.006
Semi-Detached£89,417.07£40,000.00 - £152,000.0028
Terraced£100,078.19£24,000.00 - £220,000.0029
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£198,986.88£60,000.00 - £272,995.009
Flat£77,500.00£42,500.00 - £112,500.002
Other£1,142,500.00£135,000.00 - £2,150,000.002
Semi-Detached£130,664.68£53,000.00 - £178,000.0018
Terraced£89,052.06£24,000.00 - £170,000.0020
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£251,270.25£200,000.00 - £450,000.0011
Other£71,000.00£65,000.00 - £77,000.002
Semi-Detached£131,668.52£39,500.00 - £169,950.0025
Terraced£79,596.12£50,000.00 - £157,000.0014
Schools

NamePupilsAgePostcode
Cassop Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding138 3-11DH64RA
Coxhoe Primary SchoolPrimary, Good316 4-11DH64EJ
Kelloe Primary SchoolPrimary, Good124 3-11DH64PG
Bowburn Primary SchoolPrimary, Good363 2-11DH65FP
Pittington Primary SchoolPrimary, Good214 3-11DH61AF
Ludworth Primary SchoolPrimary, Good103 2-11DH61LZ
Sherburn Primary SchoolPrimary, Good170 4-11DH61DU
Thornley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good190 3-11DH63DZ
Wheatley Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good388 2-11DH63RQ
Shotton Primary SchoolPrimary, Good303 3-11DH62JP
Elemore Hall SchoolSpecial, Good178 11-16DH61QD
South Hetton PrimaryPrimary, Good219 3-11DH62TJ
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, ThornleyPrimary, Good75 4-11DH63NR
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, ShottonPrimary, Good161 4-11DH62JQ
Amenities
  • Village Market, DH6 1AT
  • Powis Newsagents, DH6 4DG
  • Premier - George & Sons Convenience Store, DH6 2RR
  • Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market, DH6 2UY
  • Premier - Grey Horse Convenience Store, DH6 2RG
  • Bowburn Hall Hotel, DH6 5NH
  • Hallgarth The Manor House, DH6 1AB
  • Hayat Express Hotel, DH6 2LT
  • Hillrise Guest House, DH6 5AU
  • York House, DH6 1PZ
  • Blacksmiths Arms, DH6 1BJ
  • Bowburn Sports & Social Club, DH6 5AU
  • Coach and Horses, DH6 5JU
  • Coxhoe Club, DH6 4AA
  • Cross Keys Inn, DH6 1HD
  • Burger King, DH6 5JQ
  • @ The Green, DH6 4HF
  • Bistro Citron Vert, DH6 1AZ
  • Bowburn Spice, DH6 5AU
  • Costa @ Roadchef, DH6 5NP
  • The Co-Operative Food, DH6 4HA
  • The Co-Operative Food, DH6 1HE
  • The Co-Operative Food, DH6 3RF
  • The Co-Operative Food, DH6 2LW
  • The Co-Operative Food, DH6 5AT
  • Domino's Pizza, DH6 5JQ
  • Dream Deli and Desserts, DH6 2UE
  • Musafari Grills, DH6 1AT
  • Pizza Nova, DH6 3RH
  • Pizza Roma, DH6 4DD
  • Giant Steps Nursery, DH6 1DU
  • Hippitots Childrens World, DH6 4HP
  • Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare Limited, DH6 2JP
  • Kensington Hall, DH6 2TG
  • Oak Tree - Enhanced Care Limited, DH6 5DL
  • Coates Butchers Ltd, DH6 4DD
  • La Chocolatrice Chocolate Factory, DH6 4LD
  • Ox Close Farm Ltd, DH6 1NH
  • R Anderson (Family Butchers) Ltd, DH6 2LA
  • Sandwich Express, DH6 3QZ
  • Quarrington Hill Community Association, DH6 4QN
  • The Little House of Hope, DH6 3HF
  • Alene's Kitchen, DH6 2DR
  • Bowburn Community Association, DH6 5AT
  • Bowburn Youth Club, DH6 5AN
  • Bowburn Primary School, DH6 5FP
  • Cassop Primary School, DH6 4RA
  • Coxhoe Primary School, DH6 4EJ
  • Elemore Hall School 7006, DH6 1QD
  • Kelloe Primary School, DH6 4PG
  • Lonestar Bulk Haulage Ltd, DH6 5JX
  • Amazon UK, DH6 5FG
  • Karen's Kitchen, DH6 2QA
  • Smokiedokies, DH6 2RX
  • The Little Latino Coffee Bar, DH6 4JH
  • Dave's Breakfast Bar, DH6 5PG
  • Phat Pasty @ Roadchef, DH6 5NP