Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH6 1AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1AF 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

DH6 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DH6 1AF is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Hallgarth in High Pittington. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1AF 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 1AF. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

DH6 1AF 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Burglary8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Pittington Primary School

Good214 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hallgarth The Manor House0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bistro Citron Vert0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham6.0 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.1 km
  • Seaham10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.1 km
  • School0.1 km
  • Manor View0.1 km
  • Manor View0.1 km
  • Coalford Lane0.2 km