DH6 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Graham Terrace, 0.3km from High Pittington in High Pittington. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH6 1AU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00105170 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAHAM TERRACE, DH6 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAHAM TERRACE, DH6 1AU.
277
42
£ 38,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DH6 1AU — age 42, 81% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH6 1AU. The average age is 42.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 95,000
7 sales · Mean £ 90,207
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH6 1AU 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 House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bistro Citron Vert0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Blacksmiths Arms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham6.2 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.0 km
- Seaham10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hallgarth View0.0 km
- Hallgarth View0.1 km
- Wellington Street0.1 km
- Norman Terrace0.1 km
- Norman Terrace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH61AU · Data under Open Government Licence