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High Shincliffe & Bowburn

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About

High Shincliffe and Bowburn form a semi-rural area on the southern fringe of Durham City. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland and pockets of woodland, with the A1(M) motorway providing a major transport route through the area. Residential development consists primarily of housing estates and older village properties, serving as a commuter base for the city and wider region.

The area's history is tied to coal, with Bowburn developing around its colliery, which closed in the late 20th century. Remnants of this past can be seen in the former miners' welfare building. The medieval Shincliffe Bridge, a scheduled monument, crosses the River Wear on the old Great North Road, marking the historic entry point to Durham from the south.

Area overview

On average High Shincliffe & Bowburn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in High Shincliffe & Bowburn is £47,723 per year. There are 1 schools in High Shincliffe & Bowburn: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). High Shincliffe & Bowburn is home to around 6,585 people, with a population density of about 258.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

High Shincliffe & Bowburn Population
6,585
Population density
258.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.76(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.29(-12%)
Shoplifting
8.2(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.05(-29%)
Public order
6.83(-17%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,013
91.33%
Other White
185
2.81%
African
61
0.93%
Other Asian
53
0.8%
Other
38
0.58%
Total population: 6,584

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,173
39.62%
No qualifications
932
16.99%
Level 3 (A level)
855
15.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
671
12.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
494
9.01%
Total 16+ residents: 5,484

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,078
35.34%
Owns with a mortgage
937
30.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
426
13.97%
Other social rented
279
9.15%
Social rents from council
246
8.07%
Total households: 3,050

Property prices in High Shincliffe & Bowburn

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £151,648 in High Shincliffe & Bowburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £960,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for High Shincliffe & Bowburn 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 High Shincliffe & Bowburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached32£158,500
Detached31£266,000
Terraced53£105,000

10 years median price trend in High Shincliffe & Bowburn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Shincliffe & Bowburn.

All postcodes in High Shincliffe & Bowburn

DH65JX

Thinford Lane

DH12QA

Thropton Close

DH65PF

Bowburn North Industrial Estate

DH65DN

Prince Charles Avenue

DH12LY

Low Road West

DH65NG

Durham Road

DH12NT

Rose Acre

DH12SY

Hall Lane

DH65NB

Robert Moore Close

DH65EB

Edward Avenue

DH12UB

The Green

DH12SW

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH65AG

Castle Street

DH12PZ

Meldon Way

DH65AN

Burn Street

DH12SE

Hallgarth Street

DH12FB

Grange Farm

DH65BW

Grange Park Crescent

DH65NZ

Harle Oval

DH65HU

Valley View

DH12PP

Quality Street

DH65HY

Front Street

DH12PJ

Foxton Way

DH65AP

Cranson Close

DH65DX

Margaret Court

DH65BU

Hill Top View

DH65FQ

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH64LJ

Parkfield

DH65JE

Windsor Court

DH65FB

Charlton Court

DH12NG

Hall Lane

DH65EU

Lawson Road

DH12TJ

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH12NU

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH65HS

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH65EX

Carey Close

DH65BB

Clarence Street

DH65BG

Walker Street

DH65HW

Wayside

DH65LT

South View

DH65AY

Cambridge Terrace

DH65AH

Norton Avenue

DH65HD

Hett Lane

DH12SJ

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH65FJ

Leamside Way

DH65DY

William Street

DH65JU

Hett Lane

DH65DJ

Prince Charles Avenue

DH12NA

Low Road

DH65HF

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH65AS

Ash Terrace

DH65DR

George Street

DH12NS

Manor Close

DH12PL

Beal Walk

DH12PA

Willow Tree Avenue

DH65LL

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH65LN

Durham Road

DH65DL

Prince Charles Avenue

DH65GZ

Front Street

DH65AF

Tweddle Terrace

DH65FL

Forge Close

DH65NY

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH65HX

Front Street East

DH12UD

Ancroft Garth

DH64JP

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH65AZ

Steavenson Street

DH64JN

Park Avenue

DH12PF

High Street

DH65PJ

Bell Avenue

DH65DW

Prince Charles Avenue

DH12PR

Ancroft Garth

DH12ND

St Marys Close

DH65NR

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH12NL

Robson Terrace

DH65QB

Monteigne Drive

DH12PB

Stockton Road

DH65DQ

Mary Terrace

DH12PY

Whitwell Acres

DH65DU

Robson Crescent

DH65LY

South Green

DH64JQ

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH65DZ

Surtees Avenue

DH12PU

Overman Street

DH65JA

Salvin Street

DH12PE

Hill Meadows

DH12PH

Lindisfarne

DH65LW

Leeman's Lane

DH65JB

Wood View

DH65ES

Dallymore Drive

DH65DS

Bede Terrace

DH12QE

Mitford Close

DH12SL

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH65QA

Beaumont Close

DH12FD

Chapel Place

DH65EH

Philip Avenue

DH65LR

North Street

DH65AR

Edna Street

DH12NQ

Wood View

DH65BD

Wylam Street

DH65AX

Oxford Terrace

Data Sources

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