Is DH4 6EB a safe place to live?

Yes, DH4 6EB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 38 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in DH4 6EB?

The average property price in DH4 6EB is currently around £184k.

What is the population of DH4 6EB?

The population for the DH4 6EB area is approximately 245 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

BEAUMARIS, DH4 6EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEAUMARIS, DH4 6EB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

245

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10

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4/10

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4/10

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1/10

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3/10

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4/10

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6/10

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6/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH4 6EB's 68% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH4 6EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beaumaris, 0.3km from Primrose Hill in Bournmoor. Administratively it sits within Lumley ward and the North Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 8.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 6EB are sourced from Output Area E00104459 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 6EB. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active

FT: 22%

Unemployed: 6%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 214,000

4 sales · Mean £ 218,250

Terraced

£ 175,000

4 sales · Mean £ 170,000

Semi-Detached

£ 136,150

4 sales · Mean £ 127,296

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DH4 6EB has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28

Anti-social behaviour27

Criminal damage and arson14

Burglary7

Public order6

school Local Schools

Bournmoor Primary School

Good96 pupils0.4 km

Woodlea Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Deli-cious0.9 km
K Y A Pizza0.2 km

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

M Whitfield Chemist Ltd0.9 km
Arlington Food Stores0.2 km
Burnmoor Filling Station0.7 km

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby

Burnmoor Cricket, Lawn Tennis and Football Club0.4 km
Burnside Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd1.0 km
The Floaters Mill0.6 km
The Dun Cow0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chester-Le-Street3.7 km
Durham9.2 km
Sunderland10.6 km

Bus Stops

Ellesmere0.1 km
Ellesmere0.1 km
Ellesmere0.1 km
Ellesmere0.1 km
Rose Crescent0.1 km