Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

CHURCH VALE, DH6 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH VALE, DH6 1AH.

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

277

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH6 1AH 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.

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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in DH6 1AH — 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 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Church Vale, 0.2km from Hallgarth in High Pittington. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DH6 1AH 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00105171 (shared with 3 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 1AH. 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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 129,833

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

DH6 1AH has low crime rates — 24 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 offences12
Burglary7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Pittington Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hallgarth The Manor House0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Littletown Cricket Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bistro Citron Vert0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham6.2 km
  • Chester-Le-Street9.4 km
  • Seaham10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor View0.2 km
  • Manor View0.2 km
  • Coalford Lane0.2 km
  • Coalford Lane0.2 km
  • School0.2 km