Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH6 1BL House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

348

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH6 1BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 44, DH6 1BL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DH6 1BL is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Low Pittington in West Rainton. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00105176 (shared with 14 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 1BL. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

DH6 1BL has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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Pittington Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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West Rainton Primary School

Good137 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bistro Citron Vert0.9 km
  • Homer Hill Farm Shop0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hides Fine Foods Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham6.0 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.0 km
  • Seaham10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorsley Road-Station Houses0.1 km
  • Moorsley Road-Station Houses0.1 km
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.3 km
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.3 km
  • Front Street0.3 km