Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

LATIMER WAY, DH6 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LATIMER WAY, DH6 1BU.

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

355

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

DH6 1BU is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.

home £226,926 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH6 1BU is a mixed residential area on Latimer Way, 0.4km from Sherburn in Sherburn (County Durham). 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, up 10.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00105200 (shared with 11 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 1BU. The average age is 41.3. 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 / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 249,950

37 sales · Mean £ 241,741

Semi-Detached

£ 141,950

13 sales · Mean £ 149,431

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

Crime around DH6 1BU is moderate at 65 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting12
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Sherburn Primary School

Good170 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Shergill Stores0.5 km
  • The Village Shop0.6 km
  • Cooplands0.3 km
  • Everyday News0.5 km
  • From Loft to Loved0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Cross Keys Inn0.5 km
  • Lambton Arms0.5 km
  • Sherburn Village Workingmens Club0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Durham City Gymnastics Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham5.2 km
  • Chester-Le-Street10.5 km
  • Seaham12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Crescent0.2 km
  • The Crescent0.2 km
  • Broadview Villas0.2 km
  • Broadview Villas0.3 km
  • Broadview Villas0.3 km