Postcode report
Is DH9 6QQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DH9 6QQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DH9 6QQ 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 6QQ, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DH9 6QQ are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity 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 6QQ is based on County Durham 008 Census 2021. It covers 9,593 residents, 1,948 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 50% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 33% 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 1/10.
For property prices near DH9 6QQ, 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 6QQ can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 11 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DH9 6QQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DH9 6QQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 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 6QQ
Is DH9 6QQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 5% 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 6QQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DH9 6QQ?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DH9 6QQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DH9 6QQ?
LocaleIQ matched DH9 6QQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DH9 6QQ?
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 6QQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.