Coalford Road is in Sherburn Village, Durham and in Durham district. DH6 1JL is located in the Sherburn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coalford Road, Sherburn Village, Durham, DH6 1JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH6 1JN, DH6 1JE, DH6 1JG, DH6 1JW, DH6 1JH, DH6 1JJ, DH6 1JB, DH6 1NX, DH6 1JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH6 1JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 40.3% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 39.2% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 43.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 35.4% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 22.5% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13.7% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 26.3% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 98.7% | 97.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 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 | 98.4% | 97.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coalford Road was 95.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% higher than the Sherburn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coalford Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Sherburn and the 692nd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Coalford Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-01-04 | £129,709 |
| 12 Coalford Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-04-09 | £159,376 |
| 28 Coalford Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-04-24 | £105,483 |
| 28 Coalford Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2014-10-17 | £82,538 |
| 3 Coalford Road, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2011-08-05 | £102,952 |
DH6 1JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn Primary School Cookshold Lane , Sherburn Village DH6 1DU | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Thorndale Road , DH1 2AQ | - not rated | 982 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School Scardale Way , Belmont DH1 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 2out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittington Primary School Hallgarth Lane , Pittington DH6 1AF | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 4,390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 5,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elemore Hall School Pittington , DH6 1QD | 3out of 4 | 4,111 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 4,182 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 4,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 4,707 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 5,127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham City Gymnastics Club | Sherburn Leisure Centre, Front Street | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambton Arms | 20 Front Street | 502 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | Front Street | 533 yd | |
| Sherburn Village Workingmens Club | 60 Front Street | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 1 Harley Terrace | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Front Street | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seconds Out Aset (Closed) | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 297 yd |
| Sherburn Village Park Front Street | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Sherburn Primary School PARK HOUSE GARDENS | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| St Thomas More Rc Primary School THORNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.