Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

HILLSIDE GROVE, DH6 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE GROVE, DH6 1BB.

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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

DH6 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £105k 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 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Hillside Grove, 0.3km from High Pittington in High Pittington. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1BB 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 1BB. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 105,000

2 sales · Mean £ 105,000

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

DH6 1BB has low crime rates — 30 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
Burglary7
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
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bistro Citron Vert0.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham6.2 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.9 km
  • Seaham10.7 km

Bus Stops

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