Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DUNSTANBURGH COURT, DH4 6TU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNSTANBURGH COURT, DH4 6TU.

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

343

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH4 6TU spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 18.1% year-on-year.

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

DH4 6TU is a safe, established residential area on Dunstanburgh Court, 0.0km from Woodstone Village in Fence Houses. Administratively it sits within Lumley ward and the North Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, down 18.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH4 6TU are sourced from Output Area E00171848 (shared with 16 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 6TU. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 190,000

7 sales · Mean £ 211,000

Semi-Detached

£ 178,750

6 sales · Mean £ 174,241

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

DH4 6TU has low crime rates — 17 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Woodlea Primary School

Good226 pupils0.4 km
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Bournmoor Primary School

Good96 pupils1.2 km
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Dubmire Primary

Good443 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Deli-cious0.5 km
  • Pizza Box0.7 km
  • K Y A Pizza0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • M Whitfield Chemist Ltd0.5 km
  • R and L Winestore0.7 km
  • Arlington Food Stores0.8 km
  • Fencehouses Service Station0.7 km
  • Nisa - B and S Superstore Ltd0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Burnside Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd0.6 km
  • The Floaters Mill0.4 km
  • The Dun Cow0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street3.8 km
  • Durham8.5 km
  • Sunderland11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Woodstone Terrace0.2 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Woodstone Terrace0.2 km
  • Electricity Sub-Station0.2 km