DH6 1DG is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Sherburn in Sherburn (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH6 1DG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00105197 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH6 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH6 1DG.
288
46
£ 38,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH6 1DG 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 46, DH6 1DG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH6 1DG. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH6 1DG is moderate at 51 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
Sherburn Primary School
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Shergill Stores0.1 km
- The Village Shop0.2 km
- Sherburn Village Pharmacy0.2 km
- Cooplands0.2 km
- Everyday News0.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cross Keys Inn0.1 km
- Sherburn Village Workingmens Club0.2 km
- Lambton Arms0.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Durham City Gymnastics Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham4.9 km
- Chester-Le-Street10.0 km
- Seaham12.6 km
Bus Stops
- Crossroads0.0 km
- Crossroads0.0 km
- Aged Miners0.1 km
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Crossroads0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH61DG · Data under Open Government Licence