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Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill

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About

The Coxhoe and Quarrington Hill area sits on the eastern edge of County Durham's coalfield. The landscape is defined by rolling farmland and former limestone quarries, with the villages situated on elevated ground. This history of mineral extraction has shaped the local economy and physical environment. The area provides residential settlements within proximity to larger towns like Durham and Peterlee, serving as a base for commuting.

A notable local landmark is the prominent Quarrington Hill, a distinctive limestone outcrop visible for miles. Remnants of the quarrying industry, including old kilns, are scattered throughout the area. Footpaths traverse the countryside, connecting to the wider network of public rights of way across the Durham plateau. The settlements maintain a separate identity from the neighbouring city, with their own local facilities and community events.

Area overview

On average Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill is £42,170 per year. There are 4 schools in Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill is home to around 7,962 people, with a population density of about 313.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill Population
7,962
Population density
313.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.62(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.07(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.66(-42%)
Burglary
4.9(+10%)
Public order
4.52(-45%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,651
96.11%
Other White
106
1.33%
Indian
29
0.36%
Chinese
28
0.35%
Irish
28
0.35%
Total population: 7,961

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,892
28.72%
No qualifications
1,338
20.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,312
19.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
955
14.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
546
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 6,587

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,215
33.19%
Owns with a mortgage
1,181
32.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
398
10.87%
Social rents from council
391
10.68%
Other social rented
377
10.3%
Total households: 3,661

Property prices in Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 in Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced21£142,500
Detached37£240,000
Semi-Detached65£130,000

10 years median price trend in Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill.

All postcodes in Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill

DH64SL

Applegarth

DH64RB

Front Street

DH64HA

Petterson Dale

DH64QF

Church Street

DH64AF

The Avenue

DL179BF

Harap Road

DH64LS

Tate Avenue

DH64AA

Blackgate East

DH65EJ

Horton Crescent

DH64RA

Front Street

DH64SS

Ashbourne Court

DH64ED

Meadow Close

DH64BD

Green Crescent

DH64RD

Luke Avenue

DH65EG

Robert Terrace

DH64HB

Browning Hill

DH64DR

Linden Grove

DH64AS

Station Road West

DH64AX

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64RW

Dene View

DH65GA

Kirbys Drive

DH65DF

Oakfield Crescent

DH65EN

Henry Avenue

DH64BZ

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64SA

Browning Hill

DH64SP

Ashbourne Drive

DH64HJ

Commercial Road West

DH64HE

Church Street

DH64RS

The Orchard

DH64JJ

Park Avenue

DH64PE

Front Street

DH64RT

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64NW

Morley Crescent

DH64DQ

Cooperative Terrace

DH64PD

Front Street

DH65FE

Cavell Drive

DH64SR

Ashbourne Drive

DH64AD

The Avenue

DH64LT

Tate Avenue

DH64SY

Kennet Grove

DH64SJ

Hadleigh Court

DH64LY

Woodland Crescent

DH64NT

Front Street

DH64FE

Harwood Close

DH64QD

Church Street

DH64ST

Burdon Way

DH64PS

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64DN

Lansdowne Road

DH64NS

Morley Crescent

DH64RP

Dene View

DH64NN

Morley Crescent

DH65PS

Jones Court

DL179DX

Bradyll Street

DH64DJ

Lansdowne Road

DH64AH

The Avenue

DH64EX

Lumley Buildings

DH64SF

The Paddock

DH64RF

Front Street South

DH64DP

Linden Grove

DH64EA

Victoria Terrace

DH64BT

Welby Way

DH64FG

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64JS

Clarence Villas

DH64JH

Parkhill Estate

DH64QR

Hawthorn Crescent

DH64HL

West Parade

DH64GA

Doulton Court

DH64JD

Hollyhock Terrace

DH64LE

Foundry Row

DH64BW

Grint Close

DH64DA

Church Street East

DH64AW

The Grove

DH64AQ

The Avenue

DH64PA

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64BS

Majolica Mews

DH64AR

The Grove

DH64HN

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64AP

The Grove

DH64BA

Station Road East

DH64LL

Sycamore Close

DH64AG

The Avenue

DH64HX

Clarence Street

DH64QN

Front Street South

DH64NL

Mary Crescent

DH64FB

Chatsworth Mews

DH65FD

Griffiths Court

DH64BQ

Grange Crescent

DH65DE

Millford Way

DH65PD

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64FA

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64DZ

Meadow View

DH64SN

Mulberry

DH64JF

Newton Villas

DH64PG

Front Street

DH64ND

Ramona Avenue

DH64PB

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64AL

Blackgate East

DH64QH

Aged Miners Homes

DH64QU

David Terrace

DH64HG

Coronation Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.