DH6 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Priors Grange, 0.5km from Low Pittington in High Pittington. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 £195k, down 16.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00105174 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORS GRANGE, DH6 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORS GRANGE, DH6 1DF.
309
47
£ 38,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH6 1DF 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DH6 1DF — age 47, 90% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £195k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH6 1DF. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 168,000
10 sales · Mean £ 165,850
Detached
£ 233,750
6 sales · Mean £ 244,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH6 1DF 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.
school Local Schools
Pittington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hallgarth The Manor House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bistro Citron Vert0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Blacksmiths Arms0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham5.9 km
- Chester-Le-Street8.9 km
- Seaham11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington Street0.3 km
- Wellington Street0.3 km
- School0.3 km
- School0.3 km
- Hallgarth View0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH61DF · Data under Open Government Licence