Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH6 1AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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

373

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DH6 1AL — age 46, 78% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

For families considering a move, DH6 1AL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00105172 (shared with 23 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 1AL. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 105,000

1 sales · Mean £ 105,000

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

DH6 1AL has low crime rates — 24 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 offences12
Burglary7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Pittington Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hallgarth The Manor House0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Littletown Cricket Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bistro Citron Vert0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham6.3 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.3 km
  • Seaham10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Coalford Lane0.1 km
  • Coalford Lane0.1 km
  • School0.2 km
  • Manor View0.2 km
  • Norman Terrace0.2 km