DH6 1DL is a mixed residential area on Park House Gardens, 0.2km from Sherburn in Sherburn (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Sherburn ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH6 1DL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 110.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH6 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00105196 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK HOUSE GARDENS, DH6 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK HOUSE GARDENS, DH6 1DL.
256
45
£ 38,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH6 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DH6 1DL is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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 110.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH6 1DL. The average age is 45.3. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 116,250
2 sales · Mean £ 116,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH6 1DL is moderate at 55 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
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Shergill Stores0.2 km
- The Village Shop0.0 km
- Sherburn Village Pharmacy0.1 km
- Cooplands0.3 km
- Everyday News0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cross Keys Inn0.2 km
- Sherburn Village Workingmens Club0.3 km
- Lambton Arms0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Durham City Gymnastics Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham5.0 km
- Chester-Le-Street9.9 km
- Seaham12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Aged Miners0.0 km
- Aged Miners0.1 km
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Crossroads0.2 km
- Crossroads0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH61DL · Data under Open Government Licence