Postcode report
Is DH9 6BQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DH9 6BQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DH9 6BQ is a postcode in Craghead & South Moor, County Durham, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DH9 6BQ, then scores the surrounding small area 49/100 - bottom 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DH9 6BQ are property market signals and safety, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DH9 6BQ is based on County Durham 006 Census 2021. It covers 7,689 residents, 643 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 29% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near DH9 6BQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DH9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £110k from 111 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DH9 6BQ can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DH9 6BQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DH9 6BQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DH9 6BQ
Is DH9 6BQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 49/100 (bottom 40% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DH9 6BQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DH9 6BQ?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DH9 6BQ?
LocaleIQ matched DH9 6BQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DH9 6BQ?
The latest median sold price is £110k based on 111 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DH9 6BQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.