Richmond Drive is in Woodstone Village, Houghton Le Spring and in Chester-Le-Street district. DH4 6TX is located in the Lumley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Durham. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Drive, Woodstone Village, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH4 6FE, DH4 6TY, DH4 6TP, DH4 6TU, DH4 6TL, DH4 6DS, DH4 6TT, DH4 6TS, DH4 6TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH4 6TX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DH4 6TX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.6% | 34.1% | 11.5% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 54.9% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.2% | 53.4% | -11.8% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 28% | 38.6% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DH4 6TX this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 8.1% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 22.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 42.4% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.7% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 97.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.4% | 97.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.6% | 76.7% | 18.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Drive was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Lumley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Lumley and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Richmond Drive, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-12-13 | £234,510 |
| 25 Richmond Drive, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-04-26 | £266,990 |
| 59 Richmond Drive, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-11-08 | £372,236 |
| 23 Richmond Drive, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2017-05-18 | £261,724 |
| 5 Richmond Drive, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2014-11-28 | £326,716 |
The percentage of student residents living in DH4 6TX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 32 |
| Education | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 4,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlea Primary School Fence Houses , DH4 6AR | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournmoor Primary School Lambourne Close , Bournmoor DH4 6HF | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dubmire Primary Britannia Terrace , Fence Houses DH4 6HL | 1out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumley Infant and Nursery School Great Lumley , DH3 4JL | 4out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumley Junior School Cocken Lane , Great Lumley DH3 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA | 3out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kepier Dairy Lane , DH4 5BH | 2out of 4 | 3,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 4,863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | 1out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 5,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Floaters Mill | 407 yd | ||
| Burnside Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | 1 Burnside | 715 yd | |
| The Dun Cow | Primrose Hill | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Y A Pizza | 18 Arlington Close | 785 yd | |
| Pizza Box | Fencehouses Service Station, Morton Crescent | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlea Primary School | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Burnside Working Mens Club Football Club BURNSIDE | grass pitches | 714 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.