Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

PRIORS GRANGE, DH6 1DE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

291

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DH6 1DE — age 46, 83% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

For families considering a move, DH6 1DE represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. 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. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00105173 (shared with 10 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 1DE. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 177,500

14 sales · Mean £ 197,000

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

2 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

DH6 1DE has low crime rates — 26 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
Burglary7
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Pittington Primary School

Good214 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hallgarth The Manor House0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bistro Citron Vert0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Wellington Street0.2 km
  • Wellington Street0.2 km
  • Hallgarth View0.2 km
  • Hallgarth View0.3 km
  • School0.3 km