DH6 1DT is a safe, established residential area on Park House Gardens, 0.3km from Sherburn in Sherburn (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.
This is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00105204 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK HOUSE GARDENS, DH6 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK HOUSE GARDENS, DH6 1DT.
329
43
£ 38,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH6 1DT 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.
Area Character
DH6 1DT is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 5.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH6 1DT. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 140,750
6 sales · Mean £ 135,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH6 1DT is moderate at 53 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
Sherburn Primary School
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Cooplands0.3 km
- Everyday News0.3 km
- From Loft to Loved0.3 km
- Sherburn Village Pharmacy0.1 km
- Shergill Stores0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lambton Arms0.3 km
- Sherburn Village Workingmens Club0.3 km
- Cross Keys Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Durham City Gymnastics Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham5.1 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.9 km
- Seaham12.4 km
Bus Stops
- Aged Miners0.1 km
- Aged Miners0.2 km
- Park House0.2 km
- Park House0.2 km
- Park House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH61DT · Data under Open Government Licence