DH6 in Durham shows moderate property market characteristics with a trajectory score of 48.2/100, placing it at the 38th percentile nationally. Over five years, capital appreciation has grown at 2.2% CAGR while rental yields expanded faster at 5.1% CAGR, suggesting stronger income potential than price growth. Population expansion remains subdued at 0.7% over the period. The area is classified as latent in gentrification stage, indicating no significant regeneration activity currently evident. These metrics suggest DH6 presents a rental-focused market rather than capital growth opportunity, with returns driven primarily through tenant income rather than price appreciation.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Durham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.2 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
25 planning applications submitted in DH6 over the last six months.
Durham (DH6) common questions
Is Durham up and coming?
Durham (DH6) has a trajectory score of 46/100 (Average), placing it in the top 72% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Durham safe?
Durham has a safety score of 20/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Durham?
The average property price in Durham (DH6) is £142k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Durham?
The median monthly rent in Durham (DH6) is £622 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Durham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Trimdon Station (TS29), Wingate (TS28), Houghton Le Spring (DH5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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