Church Street East, Coxhoe, Durham, DH6 4DA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH6 4DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48%	49.7%	1.7%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	52%	50.3%	-1.7%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

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 DH6 4DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% 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	26.2%	24.6%	-1.6%	37.9%	-13.3%
Married: Opposite sex	61.7%	63.1%	1.4%	44.2%	18.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7%	5.4%	-1.6%	9.1%	-3.7%
Widowed	4.3%	5.4%	1.1%	6.1%	-0.7%

Health

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	49.5%	48.1%	-1.4%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	39.4%	36.5%	-2.9%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	8.9%	10.2%	1.3%	12.7%	-2.5%
Bad health	2.2%	4.1%	1.9%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	0%	1%	1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	9.4%	10%	0.6%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	7.3%	-6.4%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	16.5%	0.1%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	4.2%	-2.1%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.2%	19.2%	2.0%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	35.2%	40%	4.8%	33.8%	6.2%
Other	2%	2.7%	0.7%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.5%	98.6%	0.1%	81.4%	17.2%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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	97.8%	97.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	5.6%	-4.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	97.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.8%	76.7%	14.1%
No passport held	9.2%	13.5%	-4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.4%	37.2%	-1.8%
Christian	59.9%	46.2%	13.7%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Church Street East dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street East was 128.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% higher than the Coxhoe average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Church Street East has the 10th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Coxhoe and the 489th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DH6 4DA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Church Street East are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Durham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Church Street East, Coxhoe, Durham, DH6 4DA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH6 4DA

Average Price
£232,790

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£232,790

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Church Street East

Average Price
£229,405

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£229,405

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Church Street East

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Church Street East, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2013-08-14	£294,841
1 Church Street East, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£182,500	2006-01-31	£237,843
1 Church Street East, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£147,500	2003-11-28	£307,197
1 Church Street East, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£59,000	2002-03-22	£186,289
2 Church Street East, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£59,000	2002-03-22	£186,289

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH6 4DA

Employment

DH6 4DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	109
Retired	62
Part-Time Employee	31
Student (economically inactive)	13
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	30
Education	28
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	25
Manufacturing	16
Construction	16
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coxhoe Primary School Cornforth Lane , Coxhoe DH6 4EJ	4out of 4	802 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Cornforth Primary School High Street , West Cornforth DL17 9HP	4out of 4	1,911 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bowburn Primary School Crowtrees Lane , DH6 5FP	3out of 4	2,338 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kelloe Primary School Front Street , DH6 4PG	3out of 4	2,466 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cassop Primary School Cassop , DH6 4RA	4out of 4	3,008 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Woodlands Broom Road , DL17 8AN	3out of 4	4,611 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Seventeen / The Ginger Dog	17 Church Street	120 yd
Coxhoe Village Hall	Front Street East	140 yd
Gem Cafe	Commercial Road West	448 yd
Italian Farmhouse	Clarence Street	985 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bear and Bottle	22 Church Street	52 yd
Coxhoe Club	Blackgate East	232 yd
The Village Tavern	Blackgate East	370 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway	11 Church Street	120 yd
Pizza Roma	18b Church Street	120 yd
Albertos	10a Church Street	120 yd
Coxhoe Corner Indian Takeaway	4b Blackgate East	250 yd
Coxhoe Fish Bar	25 Blackgate East	370 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative Food	Petterson Dale		103 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Beechfield Park FOUNDRY CLOSE	grass pitches	469 yd
Active Life At Coxhoe LINDEN GROVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	471 yd
Coxhoe Cricket Club (Closed) Linden Grove	grass pitches	514 yd
Coxhoe Primary School CORNFORTH LANE	grass pitches	841 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.