Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

GARDEN COURT, DH6 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN COURT, DH6 1DR.

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

329

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Avg Age

43

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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: DH6 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 43, DH6 1DR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

DH6 1DR is a mixed residential area on Garden Court, 0.2km from Sherburn in Sherburn (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

Day-to-day life in DH6 1DR has the character of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00105204 (shared with 6 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 1DR. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 98,500

4 sales · Mean £ 107,062

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

Crime around DH6 1DR is moderate at 56 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 offences57
Burglary20
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Sherburn Primary School

Good170 pupils0.1 km
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St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont

Good81 pupils1.4 km
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Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

Good226 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Shergill Stores0.3 km
  • The Village Shop0.1 km
  • Sherburn Village Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Cooplands0.3 km
  • Everyday News0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Durham City Gymnastics Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham5.1 km
  • Chester-Le-Street10.0 km
  • Seaham12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Aged Miners0.1 km
  • Aged Miners0.1 km
  • Crossroads0.2 km
  • Park House0.2 km
  • Crossroads0.2 km