DH4 6AL is a safe, established residential area on Morton Grange Terrace, 0.6km from Woodstone Village in Fence Houses. Administratively it sits within Lumley ward and the North Durham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DH4 6AL offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH4 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00104461 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORTON GRANGE TERRACE, DH4 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTON GRANGE TERRACE, DH4 6AL.
310
40
£ 39,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH4 6AL 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.
Area Character
DH4 6AL is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH4 6AL. The average age is 40.1. 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
Terraced
£ 65,000
7 sales · Mean £ 63,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH4 6AL has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodlea Primary School
Dubmire Primary
Bournmoor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Deli-cious0.1 km
- K Y A Pizza0.8 km
- A. Lo Chop Suey House0.8 km
- Golden Fry Inn Fencehouses Ltd0.8 km
- Pizza Box0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dun Cow1.0 km
- Burnside Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd0.1 km
- The Floaters Mill0.4 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- M Whitfield Chemist Ltd0.1 km
- R and L Winestore0.1 km
- Balaggans0.7 km
- Arlington Food Stores0.8 km
- Fencehouses Service Station0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.3 km
- Durham8.8 km
- Sunderland10.6 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial - Bingo Hall0.0 km
- Gill Crescent0.1 km
- War Memorial - Bingo Hall0.2 km
- Woodlea Court0.3 km
- Lambton Lane-S0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH46AL · Data under Open Government Licence