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High Shincliffe & Bowburn

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About

High Shincliffe & Bowburn are neighbouring areas located just south of Durham City. High Shincliffe is a small village with a mix of residential properties and green spaces, offering a quieter atmosphere while remaining close to urban amenities. The area is known for its proximity to the A1(M), providing easy access to Durham and surrounding towns. Local facilities include a primary school, a village hall, and a few small businesses.

Bowburn, situated to the west, is a larger settlement with more developed infrastructure. It has a range of shops, takeaways, and a supermarket, catering to daily needs. The area is served by Bowburn Primary School and has good transport links, including a railway station on the Durham Coast Line. Both areas benefit from their location near Durham City, making them practical for commuters while retaining a semi-rural character.

Area overview

On average High Shincliffe & Bowburn has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 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 of residents in High Shincliffe & Bowburn is £43,900 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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 in High Shincliffe & Bowburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £660,000.

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
Detached44£264,000
Flats1£185,000
Semi-Detached28£152,000
Terraced52£103,500

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

DH65PL

Grange Way

DH12NW

High Street

DH12PY

Whitwell Acres

DH65BG

Walker Street

DH65EQ

Philip Avenue

DH65NB

Robert Moore Close

DH12PB

High Shincliffe & Bowburn

DH65BF

Cranson Close

DH65HJ

Rogerson Close

DH65LJ

Thinford Lane

DH65LL

High Shincliffe & Bowburn

DH65PN

Grange Way

DH65HE

High Shincliffe & Bowburn

DH65DN

Bede Terrace

DH65JR

High Shincliffe & Bowburn

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.