DH6 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Hallgarth Lane, 0.3km from High Pittington in High Pittington. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00105170 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALLGARTH LANE, DH6 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALLGARTH LANE, DH6 1AE.
277
42
£ 38,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DH6 1AE — age 42, 81% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £135k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH6 1AE. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 132,000
11 sales · Mean £ 135,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH6 1AE has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Pittington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hallgarth The Manor House0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bistro Citron Vert0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Blacksmiths Arms1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham6.1 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.2 km
- Seaham10.8 km
Bus Stops
- School0.0 km
- Manor View0.1 km
- Coalford Lane0.1 km
- Manor View0.1 km
- Coalford Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH61AE · Data under Open Government Licence