Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH4 6QP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH4 6QP.

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

205

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH4 6QP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 81% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, DH4 6QP is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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

DH4 6QP is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Cocken Wood in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Framwellgate and Newton Hall ward and the City of Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH4 6QP represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for DH4 6QP are sourced from Output Area E00105094 (shared with 20 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 DH4 6QP. The average age is 55.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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West Rainton Primary School

Good137 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Finchale Abbey Farm Shop0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Three Horseshoes0.9 km
  • Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street5.1 km
  • Durham5.4 km
  • Seaham12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cocken Lodge Farm0.0 km
  • Cocken Lodge Farm0.0 km
  • Jellicoe Terrace0.3 km
  • Jellicoe Terrace0.4 km
  • Finchale Priory0.5 km