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DH6

DURHAM

County Durham, North East, England

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DH6 encompasses DURHAM and its surrounding areas in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £142,589
1yr change ▼ 3.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£142,589

▼ 3.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

50% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

277 Mbps

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.

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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

£137K £140K £143K £145K £148K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

538,011

Population

67

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.

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277.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DH6 DURHAM

What is the average house price in DH6 DURHAM?
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 DURHAM 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 is the population of DH6 DURHAM?
The population of DH6 (DURHAM) is approximately 538,011 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DH6 DURHAM?
There are 15 schools in or near DH6. 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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