DH6 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Priors Grange, 0.4km from Hallgarth in High Pittington. Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH6 1DA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 164.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00105174 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORS GRANGE, DH6 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORS GRANGE, DH6 1DA.
309
47
£ 38,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH6 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH6 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 164.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH6 1DA. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 136,500
6 sales · Mean £ 134,166
Detached
£ 285,000
11 sales · Mean £ 286,859
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH6 1DA has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pittington Primary School
Sherburn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hallgarth The Manor House0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bistro Citron Vert0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Blacksmiths Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham5.9 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.1 km
- Seaham11.0 km
Bus Stops
- School0.1 km
- Manor View0.2 km
- Manor View0.2 km
- School0.2 km
- Hallgarth Manor Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH61DA · Data under Open Government Licence