Postcode sector · DH4 6

Durham DH4 6 area guide

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Is Durham DH4 6 a good place to live?

In Durham (DH4 6), recorded crime is 59% below the national average, homes sell for around £172,849 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 59% below average
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£172,849
from 223 sales
Population
22,266
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
108.4
per 1,000 · -59% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
4 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
90%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Durham DH4 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH4 6 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 5,829) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in DH4 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (43 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in DH4 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 42/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 43
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 9,195

Owned 68% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DH4 6.

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Durham DH4 6: frequently asked questions

Is Durham DH4 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Durham DH4 6?

Recorded crime in Durham DH4 6 runs at 108.4 per 1,000 properties, 59% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Durham DH4 6 safe?

Crime in Durham DH4 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Durham DH4 6 runs at 108.4 per 1,000 properties, 59% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Durham DH4 6?

Homes in Durham DH4 6 sell for around £172,849 on average, based on 223 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Durham DH4 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Durham DH4 6 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 5,829) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Durham DH4 6?

There are 4 schools in Durham DH4 6 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Durham DH4 6 a deprived area?

Durham DH4 6 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).