Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH6 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH6 1AB.

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

309

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH6 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DH6 1AB's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £650k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DH6 1AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Hallgarth in High Pittington. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

For serious buyers, DH6 1AB is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00105174 (shared with 8 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 DH6 1AB. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 650,000

Flat

£ 86,250

1 sales · Mean £ 86,250

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

DH6 1AB has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Pittington Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Sherburn Primary School

Good170 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hallgarth The Manor House0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bistro Citron Vert0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham5.9 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.4 km
  • Seaham11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hallgarth Manor Hotel0.1 km
  • Hallgarth Manor Hotel0.1 km
  • School0.3 km
  • Manor View0.3 km
  • Manor View0.3 km