Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH6 1AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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

291

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Avg Age

46

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH6 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £430k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DH6 1AY is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Low Pittington in High Pittington. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH6, DH6 1AY offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00105173 (shared with 10 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 1AY. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

2 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

DH6 1AY has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Pittington Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hallgarth The Manor House0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bistro Citron Vert0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham6.1 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.8 km
  • Seaham10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington Street0.1 km
  • Wellington Street0.1 km
  • Hallgarth View0.2 km
  • Hallgarth View0.3 km
  • Norman Terrace0.3 km