DH6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

DH6 is a postcode district in County Durham, North East, covering 1028 active and 144 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DH6 (30%) is characterised by a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (19%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes DH6 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DH6 are around £148k. Safety: Crime runs above average across DH6 at 308 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DH6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.