Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

PARKINSON CRESCENT, DH6 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKINSON CRESCENT, DH6 1BS.

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

355

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 41, DH6 1BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.

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

DH6 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Parkinson Crescent, 0.3km from Sherburn in Sherburn (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £216k, up 2.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00105200 (shared with 11 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 1BS. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 229,950

33 sales · Mean £ 232,021

Semi-Detached

£ 164,950

9 sales · Mean £ 156,175

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

DH6 1BS has low crime rates — 45 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 offences32
Burglary14
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Sherburn Primary School

Good170 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Shergill Stores0.3 km
  • The Village Shop0.5 km
  • Cooplands0.2 km
  • Everyday News0.4 km
  • From Loft to Loved0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Cross Keys Inn0.3 km
  • Lambton Arms0.4 km
  • Sherburn Village Workingmens Club0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Durham City Gymnastics Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham5.1 km
  • Chester-Le-Street10.4 km
  • Seaham12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Crescent0.1 km
  • The Crescent0.1 km
  • Crossroads0.2 km
  • Crossroads0.2 km
  • Broadview Villas0.3 km