Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

STATION ROAD, DH6 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, DH6 1BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DH6 1BJ combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£465k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DH6 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Station Road, 0.3km from Low Pittington in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH6, DH6 1BJ offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k.

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

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 465,000

1 sales · Mean £ 465,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

DH6 1BJ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Pittington Primary School

Good214 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bistro Citron Vert0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham5.8 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.2 km
  • Seaham10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Blacksmiths Arms0.0 km
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.0 km
  • Front Street0.1 km
  • Front Street0.2 km
  • Moorsley Road-Station Houses0.3 km