Church Street is in Quarrington Hill, Durham and in Durham district. DH6 4QF is located in the Coxhoe 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 Church Street, Quarrington Hill, Durham, DH6 4QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH6 4QG, DH6 4QN, DH6 4QE, DH6 4QY, DH6 4QH, DH6 4QX, DH6 4GE, DH6 4QL, DH6 4QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH6 4QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.4% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.6% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 34.4% | 41.5% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 37.5% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 38.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 28.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 21% | 22.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 7.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 DH6 4QF this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 28.8% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 6.8% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 15.9% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 21.7% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 15.9% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 98% | 99.2% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.5% 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% | 97.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 31.7% | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 78.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% lower than the Coxhoe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Coxhoe and the 856th highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Church Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2025-03-26 | £67,693 |
| 17 Church Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £110,250 | 2023-07-28 | £125,237 |
| 11 Church Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2023-03-31 | £75,289 |
| 14 Church Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2022-12-02 | £113,978 |
| 6 Church Street, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-03-01 | £76,915 |
DH6 4QF 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassop Primary School Cassop , DH6 4RA | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelloe Primary School Front Street , DH6 4PG | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelloe Primary School Front Street , DH6 4PG | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowburn Primary School Crowtrees Lane , DH6 5FP | 3out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowburn Primary School Crowtrees Lane , DH6 5FP | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Lane Wylam Street , DH6 5BE | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arabic School In Durham (ASD) C.O. Bowburn Community Association Durham Road , Bowburn DH6 5AT | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trimdon Hill School Former Bluebell Meadows Infant School , TS29 6EY | - not rated | 4,262 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Half Moon | Front Street North | 13 yd | |
| Quarrington Hill Workmens Club and Institute | Front Street South | 209 yd | |
| Heather Lad Inn | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quarrington Hill CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 146 yd |
| Cassop Primary School | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Kelloe Recreation Ground ANN AVENUE | grass pitches | 764 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.