Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH6 1BF House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

373

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH6 1BF spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Low Pittington in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00105172 (shared with 23 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 1BF. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DH6 1BF has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Pittington Primary School

Good214 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bistro Citron Vert0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham6.1 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.5 km
  • Seaham10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Front Street0.2 km
  • Front Street0.3 km
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.3 km
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.4 km
  • Wellington Street0.4 km