DH6 1AG is a safe, established residential area on South End, 0.3km from High Pittington in High Pittington. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DH6 1AG 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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00105171 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH END, DH6 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH END, DH6 1AG.
277
42
£ 38,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH6 1AG 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DH6 1AG has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 10.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH6 1AG. The average age is 42.3. 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
£ 95,000
2 sales · Mean £ 95,000
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
11 sales · Mean £ 97,722
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH6 1AG has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Pittington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hallgarth The Manor House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Littletown Cricket Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bistro Citron Vert0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham6.2 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.3 km
- Seaham10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Coalford Lane0.1 km
- Coalford Lane0.1 km
- School0.1 km
- Manor View0.1 km
- Manor View0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH61AG · Data under Open Government Licence