Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

PRIORS GRANGE, DH6 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORS GRANGE, DH6 1DA.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH6 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH6 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 164.3% year-on-year.

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

DH6 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Priors Grange, 0.4km from Hallgarth in High Pittington. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH6 1DA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% 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: Average house prices are around £245k, up 164.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00105174 (shared with 8 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 1DA. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 136,500

6 sales · Mean £ 134,166

Detached

£ 285,000

11 sales · Mean £ 286,859

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

DH6 1DA 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Burglary8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Pittington Primary School

Good214 pupils0.1 km
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Sherburn Primary School

Good170 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hallgarth The Manor House0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bistro Citron Vert0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham5.9 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.1 km
  • Seaham11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.1 km
  • Manor View0.2 km
  • Manor View0.2 km
  • School0.2 km
  • Hallgarth Manor Hotel0.2 km