Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

FRONT STREET, DH6 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONT STREET, DH6 1BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (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
workEmployment
6/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DH6 1BQ — age 46, 78% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £170k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.

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

DH6 1BQ is a safe, established residential area on Front Street, 0.2km from Low Pittington 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 166,500

6 sales · Mean £ 169,166

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

DH6 1BQ has low crime rates — 10 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 offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Pittington Primary School

Good214 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bistro Citron Vert0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham5.9 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.4 km
  • Seaham10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Front Street0.0 km
  • Front Street0.1 km
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.2 km
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.2 km
  • Moorsley Road-Station Houses0.4 km