Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH6 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH6 1AA.

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

235

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Avg Age

48

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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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in DH6 1AA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

DH6 1AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Broomside House in Sherburn (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DH6 1AA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00105202 (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 1AA. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DH6 1AA has low crime rates — 19 incidents 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 offences8
Burglary3
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Sherburn Primary School

Good170 pupils0.8 km
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Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont

Good81 pupils0.9 km
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Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Good269 pupils1.3 km
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Belmont Community School

Good788 pupils1.3 km
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Pittington Primary School

Good214 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Shergill Stores1.0 km
  • The Village Shop0.8 km
  • Sherburn Village Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Everyday News0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Cross Keys Inn1.0 km
  • Travellers Rest1.0 km
  • Lambton Arms0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Durham City Gymnastics Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham4.8 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.1 km
  • Seaham12.2 km