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About

Horden is a coastal ward in County Durham, situated between Peterlee and Blackhall. The area is known for its mining heritage, with much of its development tied to the former Horden Colliery, which operated until the late 1980s. The village features rows of terraced houses, reflecting its industrial past, alongside green spaces like Horden Park. The coastline includes a sandy beach and cliffs, offering views of the North Sea.

The ward has local amenities such as shops, schools, and community centers, serving its residential population. Public transport links connect Horden to nearby towns, including Durham and Sunderland. The area has faced economic challenges since the decline of coal mining but retains a strong sense of community. The nearby Durham Heritage Coast provides walking trails and natural scenery, adding to the ward’s appeal.

Area overview

On average Horden has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Horden is £27,738 per year. There are 4 schools in Horden: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horden Population
7,203
Population density
1,516.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,974
96.82%
Other White
75
1.04%
Pakistani
32
0.44%
African
22
0.31%
Other
15
0.21%
Total population: 7,203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,078
30.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
796
22.53%
Owns with a mortgage
705
19.95%
Social rents from council
436
12.34%
Other social rented
424
12%
Total households: 3,533

Property prices in Horden

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £65,000 in Horden area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,000 up to £170,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horden 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 Horden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£170,000
Semi-Detached25£92,999
Terraced78£53,000

10 years median price trend in Horden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horden.

All postcodes in Horden

SR84NL

Station Road

SR84NT

Sunderland Road

SR84PW

Horden

SR84SX

Horden

SR84ER

Third Street

SR84EY

Eve Street

SR84DS

Nelson Close

SR84JT

Seventh Street

SR84LZ

Ninth Street

SR84PD

Horden

SR84PU

Horden

Data Sources

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