Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH6 1BN House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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

DH6 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 78% 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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DH6 1BN is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from The Rift in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1BN 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 1BN. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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school Local Schools

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West Rainton Primary School

Good137 pupils1.3 km
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Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

Good226 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hides Fine Foods Limited0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Homer Hill Farm Shop0.8 km
  • Moor House Adventure Centre0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham5.3 km
  • Chester-Le-Street7.5 km
  • Seaham11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Moor House Farm0.5 km