Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH6 1BW House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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

DH6 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DH6 1BW is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from The Rift in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH6 1BW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1BW 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 1BW. 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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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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school Local Schools

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Pittington Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

Good226 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham5.3 km
  • Chester-Le-Street8.0 km
  • Seaham11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Fatfield House Farm0.1 km
  • Fatfield House Farm0.2 km