Postcode sector · DH9 6

Durham DH9 6 area guide

265 postcodes · 265 postcodes

Is Durham DH9 6 a good place to live?

In Durham (DH9 6), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £108,225 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Durham DH9 6

Durham DH9 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,491 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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)

1995: £26,379 (78 sales)1996: £27,342 (70 sales)1997: £34,205 (97 sales)1998: £31,018 (90 sales)1999: £35,412 (93 sales)2000: £48,101 (160 sales)2001: £45,608 (201 sales)2002: £48,329 (183 sales)2003: £57,666 (190 sales)2004: £79,634 (205 sales)2005: £89,917 (150 sales)2006: £92,318 (190 sales)2007: £106,380 (298 sales)2008: £115,792 (150 sales)2009: £91,676 (91 sales)2010: £94,900 (101 sales)2011: £87,963 (93 sales)2012: £90,837 (66 sales)2013: £85,715 (79 sales)2014: £84,287 (131 sales)2015: £100,553 (172 sales)2016: £96,042 (144 sales)2017: £103,404 (162 sales)2018: £109,483 (194 sales)2019: £107,200 (165 sales)2020: £253,928 (160 sales)2021: £102,316 (187 sales)2022: £107,228 (198 sales)2023: £99,387 (135 sales)2024: £108,225 (157 sales)2025: £136,040 (159 sales)2026: £109,060 (53 sales) 2026: £109,060 (53 sales) — part year so far £253,928 £26,379 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DH9 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (53 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 87 crimesJun 24: 99 crimesJul 24: 92 crimesAug 24: 102 crimesSep 24: 83 crimesOct 24: 101 crimesNov 24: 81 crimesDec 24: 63 crimesJan 25: 69 crimesFeb 25: 75 crimesMar 25: 92 crimesApr 25: 94 crimesJun 25: 104 crimesJul 25: 92 crimesAug 25: 64 crimesSep 25: 62 crimesOct 25: 122 crimesNov 25: 80 crimesDec 25: 70 crimesJan 26: 64 crimesFeb 26: 74 crimesMar 26: 83 crimesApr 26: 72 crimes Apr 26: 72 crimes 122 62 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DH9 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 84/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
43
One-person households
35%
Households with children
27%
Households
9,784

Owned 58% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DH9 6.

Browse postcodes

Nearby areas

Durham DH9 6: frequently asked questions

Is Durham DH9 6 a good place to live?

In Durham (DH9 6), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £108,225 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Durham DH9 6?

Recorded crime in Durham DH9 6 runs at 271.7 per 1,000 properties, 2% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Durham DH9 6 safe?

Crime in Durham DH9 6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Durham DH9 6 runs at 271.7 per 1,000 properties, 2% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Durham DH9 6?

Homes in Durham DH9 6 sell for around £108,225 on average, based on 157 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Durham DH9 6 at risk of flooding?

Durham DH9 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,491 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Durham DH9 6?

There are 6 schools in Durham DH9 6 (6 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Durham DH9 6 any good?

Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Durham DH9 6, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Durham DH9 6 a deprived area?

Durham DH9 6 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).