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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

DH65DP

George Street

DH65LJ

Thinford Lane

DH12NB

Low Road East

DH65AU

Durham Road West

DH65FU

Wheatley Close

DH65JP

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DH12TZ

Bromley Close

DH12SQ

Shincliffe Lane

DH12YH

The Mews

DH65JS

Hett Lane

DH65HA

Hett Lane

DH12TA

Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe

DH12NR

Prospect Terrace

DH65DG

Charlesworth Close

DH65AJ

Newburn Avenue

Data Sources

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