Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

KING STREET, DH6 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, DH6 1DW.

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

256

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Avg Age

45

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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 1DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DH6 1DW is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1DW is a mixed residential area on King Street, 0.2km from Sherburn in Sherburn (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £79k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00105196 (shared with 9 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 1DW. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 79,000

1 sales · Mean £ 79,000

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

Crime around DH6 1DW is moderate at 55 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 offences59
Burglary22
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson15
Vehicle crime14

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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Shergill Stores0.2 km
  • The Village Shop0.0 km
  • Sherburn Village Pharmacy0.0 km
  • Cooplands0.3 km
  • Everyday News0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Cross Keys Inn0.2 km
  • Sherburn Village Workingmens Club0.3 km
  • Lambton Arms0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Durham City Gymnastics Club0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham5.0 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.9 km
  • Seaham12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Aged Miners0.0 km
  • Aged Miners0.1 km
  • Crossroads0.2 km
  • Park House0.2 km
  • Crossroads0.2 km