Garden Cottages is in Sacriston, Durham and in Chester-Le-Street district. DH7 6PF is located in the Sacriston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden Cottages, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 6PQ, DH7 6PG, DH7 6QQ, DH7 6PE, DH7 6PD, DH7 6HP, DH7 6HS, DH7 6QL, DH7 6PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH7 6PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.7% | 50.2% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 56.3% | 49.8% | -6.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 35.9% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 39.1% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 (65.5%) 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 | 31.1% | 29.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -18.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 23% | 22% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 DH7 6PF this area, 35.6% 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.6% | 35.6% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 18.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.4% | 98% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 32% | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 64.1% | 46.2% | 17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Cottages was 107.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.1% higher than the Chester-le-Street South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden Cottages has the 22nd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chester-le-Street South and the 613th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Garden Cottages, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2025-03-17 | £49,274 |
| 2 Garden Cottages, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-01-14 | £72,280 |
| 2 Garden Cottages, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2018-10-09 | £82,711 |
| 2 Garden Cottages, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2008-06-30 | £59,166 |
| 3 Garden Cottages, Durham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2007-04-03 | £114,090 |
DH7 6PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DH7 6PF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston Front Street , Sacriston DH7 6AB | - not rated | 443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacriston Academy Witton Road , Sacriston DH7 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nettlesworth Primary School Front Street , Nettlesworth DH2 3PF | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School Sacriston Lane , Witton Gilbert DH7 6TF | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmondsley Primary School Edmondsley , DH7 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Academy Waldridge Lane , DH2 3AD | 1out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | 2out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 5,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 5,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 3,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 4,561 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Grill House | 7 Front Street | 339 yd | |
| Amelia's Coffee Shop & Deli | 17 Front Street | 340 yd | |
| Bespoke | Findon View, Witton Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Inn | Plawsworth Road | 209 yd | |
| Sacriston Colliery Cricket Club | Front Street | 420 yd | |
| Sacriston Workmens Club | Edward Street | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Top | 9 Front Street | 339 yd | |
| Spicy Moments | 45 Front Street | 340 yd | |
| The Mayflower | 43 Front Street | 340 yd | |
| The Village Deli | 35 Front Street | 340 yd | |
| Johnson's Fish And Chips | 39 Front Street | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Front Street | 420 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bedes Roman Catholic Primary School FRONT STREET | 535 yd | |
| Sacriston Welfare Ground CHARLAW TERRACE | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Sacriston Primary School Witton Road | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Fyndoune Community College FINDON HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 668 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.