Living in DH6, County Durham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DH6 in County Durham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in County Durham: £138,148, up 7.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around DH6
52 recorded home sales on the streets around central DH6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £131,000 and a range from £25,000 to £550,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 HILLSYDE CRESCENT, DH6 3DW | semi-detached | £125,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| RIVENDELL DUNELM STABLES, DH6 3BN | detached | £440,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 30 ST BEDE CRESCENT, DH6 3HL | semi-detached | £90,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 27 GORE HILL ESTATE, DH6 3DS | semi-detached | £63,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| CHURCH VIEW DUNELM ROAD, DH6 3HW | detached | £157,500 | 2026-03-27 |
| 5 HAWTHORN VIEW, DH6 3HZ | detached | £140,000 | 2026-03-16 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Hill Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Cassop Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Thornley Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Ludworth Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley | Primary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
| Kelloe Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.1 mi |
7 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.8% |
| Skilled trades | 10.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
14 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DH6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on County Durham's figures.
Common questions about DH6
What is the average house price in DH6?
The average sold price in County Durham is £138,148 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DH6?
Prices in County Durham are up 7.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DH6?
The median of 52 recorded sales around central DH6 in the last 2 years is £131,000, ranging from £25,000 to £550,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DH6?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central DH6, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DH6?
14 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DH6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DH6 at risk of flooding?
Central DH6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DH6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £131,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 14 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DH6 safe?
14 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DH6 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DH6 or TS29, DH6 or TS28, DH6 or DH97.
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