DH6 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Glens Flats, 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £67k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00105170 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLENS FLATS, DH6 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENS FLATS, DH6 1AR.
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
DH6 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £67k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH6 1AR. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 67,000
2 sales · Mean £ 67,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH6 1AR 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 House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bistro Citron Vert0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Blacksmiths Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham6.2 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.1 km
- Seaham10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hallgarth View0.0 km
- Hallgarth View0.0 km
- Norman Terrace0.1 km
- Norman Terrace0.1 km
- School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH61AR · Data under Open Government Licence