Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

PARKSIDE, DH7 6JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKSIDE, DH7 6JU.

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Population

436

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 43, DH7 6JU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 12.7% year-on-year.

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

DH7 6JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parkside, 0.5km from Sacriston in Sacriston. Administratively it sits within Sacriston ward and the North Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH7 6JU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 6JU are sourced from Output Area E00104617 (shared with 10 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 DH7 6JU. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 122,500

6 sales · Mean £ 117,000

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

Crime around DH7 6JU is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences73
Shoplifting61
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston

Good98 pupils0.4 km
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Sacriston Academy

Good191 pupils0.6 km
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Nettlesworth Primary School

Good115 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Amelia's Coffee Shop & Deli0.4 km
  • Bespoke0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Johnson's Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • I-Fry0.5 km
  • Santino's0.5 km
  • Spicy Moments0.4 km
  • The Mayflower0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Premier - Front Street Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Sacriston News & Booze0.5 km
  • Village Store0.4 km
  • Sacriston Stores0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sacriston Colliery Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Sacriston Workmens Club0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street4.7 km
  • Durham5.4 km
  • Dunston14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Salvation Army0.2 km
  • Aged Miners0.2 km
  • Aged Miners0.2 km
  • Salvation Army0.3 km
  • Deneside0.4 km