Cornforth Lane is in Coxhoe, Durham and in Sedgefield district. DH6 4ER is located in the Bishop Middleham and Cornforth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornforth Lane, Coxhoe, Durham, DH6 4ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH6 4ER is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 48.4% | 46.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 53.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 31.9% | 40.5% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 36.1% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 16.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 4.9% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 31.3% | 37.2% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 25% | 17.8% | -7.2% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 22% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 17.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 17.1% | 12.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 22.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 99.6% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98.8% | 98.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornforth Lane was 179.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.2% higher than the Bishop Middleham and Cornforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornforth Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bishop Middleham and Cornforth and the 299th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millcroft Cornforth Lane, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2017-03-08 | £488,380 |
| Millcroft Cornforth Lane, Durham, Durham Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2005-09-30 | £418,829 |
| Mill House Cornforth Lane, Durham, Durham Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2000-09-08 | £364,204 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudhoe Moor Nursery School Tudhoe Moor , DL16 6EX | 3out of 4 | 5,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coxhoe Primary School Cornforth Lane , Coxhoe DH6 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cornforth Primary School High Street , West Cornforth DL17 9HP | 4out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy Cleves Cross , DL17 8QY | 4out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School Broom Road , DL17 8AN | 2out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowburn Primary School Crowtrees Lane , DH6 5FP | 3out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | 3out of 4 | 5,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Broom Road , DL17 8AN | 3out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornforth House Partnership | 66-70 High Street | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square & Compass | 7 The Green | 391 yd | |
| The Flintlock Inn | 48 High Street | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Palace | 55 High Street | 733 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 25 High Street | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coxhoe Primary School CORNFORTH LANE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| West Cornforth Primary School High Street | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Coxhoe Cricket Club (Closed) Linden Grove | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| West Cornforth Community Centre STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 yd |
| Active Life At Coxhoe LINDEN GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,087 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.