DH6 — DURHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DH6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DH6 is £142,589, which is 31% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DH6 cost 50.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DH6 have fallen 3.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£237,071	496
Semi-detached	£121,466	799
Terraced	£92,571	752
Flat	£73,563	16
All types	£142,589	2129

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DH6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DH6 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DH6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DH6 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cassop Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Coxhoe Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Pittington Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ludworth Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Sherburn Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

538,011

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DH6 are 277.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

277.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DH6 is collected by Durham Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DH6 — DURHAM

Area Summary

DH6 (DURHAM) offers affordable property prices (£142,589, 50% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (277 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DH5

HOUGHTON LE SPRING

£142K

▲ 15.7% YoY

DH7

DURHAM

£162K

▼ 3.4% YoY

DH8

CONSETT

£166K

▲ 4.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DH6?

The average house price in DH6 (DURHAM) is £142,589, based on 2129 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 50% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.4% over the past year.

Is DH6 a safe area to live?

Crime in DH6 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DH6?

There are 15 schools in or near DH6. 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DH6?

Council tax in DH6 is collected by Durham Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DH6?

The average broadband download speed in DH6 is 277 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 66%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DH6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in DH6 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 538,011.