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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

DH64RL

High Cross Street

DH64PN

Kelloe Villas

DH64BE

Green Crescent

DH64PR

Town Kelloe

DH64NQ

School Avenue

DH64BX

Lime Close

DH64QS

Hazel Avenue

DH64JT

Bower Court

DH64EL

Cornforth Lane

DH64NB

Woodland Crescent

DH64QT

Malcolm Avenue

DH64QJ

Steetley Terrace

DH64QG

Front Street North

DH64HW

Bowburn & Coxhoe

TS296NR

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64NA

Woodland Crescent

DH64SE

Ashbourne Drive

DH64RU

Wilson Close

DH64JA

Wylam Terrace

DH64HR

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64GE

Quarrington Heights

DH64DF

Cornforth Lane

DH64EW

Bogma Avenue

DH64PJ

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64SZ

Linden Grove

DH64SQ

Oakwood

DH64LH

Westlands

DH64LA

Prospect Place

DH64QA

Silent Bank

DH64HY

Clarence Street

DH64HU

Bridge End

DH64EB

School Avenue

DH64PH

Burnett Crescent

DH64DY

Linden Cottages

DH64NX

Foxton Court

DH64EH

Garden Terrace

DH64NJ

Mary Crescent

DH64LN

Foundry Close

DH64DH

Lansdowne Road

DH64BY

The Avenue Courtyard

DH64RG

Front Street South

DH64SH

Pelham Court

DH64AY

The Pottery

DH64SD

Beechfield Rise

DH64LB

Sandgate

DH65NH

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64RE

Quality Row

DH64JB

St Marys Terrace

DH64EQ

Grove Cottages

DH64ES

Lynn Park Crescent

DH64JY

Tyneside Cottages

DH64EZ

Petterson Dale

DH64AZ

Anchor Cottages

DH64QX

Neil Crescent

DH65NW

Heugh Hall Row

DH64DG

Sanderson Street

DH64LX

Woodland Crescent

DH64LU

Woodland Crescent

DH64NF

Ann Avenue

DH64PT

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64NP

Morley Crescent

DH64DT

Linden Terrace

DH64EN

Burdon Way

DH64QY

St Helens Crescent

DH64QQ

Front Street South

DH64DD

Church Street

DH64QE

Belle Vue

DH64LZ

Woodland Crescent

DH64QL

Carole Dunes

DH64EG

Gladstone Terrace

DH65FP

Crow Trees Lane

DH64HF

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH65NL

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64DB

Front Street East

DH64HS

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64BP

Roslyn Mews

DH64JE

Beverley Close

DH64NG

Ann Avenue

DH64NU

Woodland Crescent

DH64AT

Station Road East

DH64RJ

Front Street North

DH64LF

Basic Cottages

DH64PQ

Front Street

DH64BF

Park Hill

DH64HH

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64AE

Leslie Villas

DH64DW

Linden Grove

DH64SX

Blackiston Close

DH64SU

Blackiston Close

DH64HZ

Clarence Street

DH64LD

Park Avenue

DH64FD

Reed Close

DH64NE

Sharon Avenue

DH64HQ

Back Coronation Terrace

DH64PW

Low Raisby Farm Cottages

DH64SG

The Cedars

TS296NS

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64QW

Hawthorn Crescent

DH64LG

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64HP

West Terrace

Data Sources

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