Murton ward is located in County Durham, covering the village of Murton and surrounding areas. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes and semi-detached properties. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, serving the needs of residents. The ward has historical ties to coal mining, which once played a significant role in the local economy.
Murton is situated near the A19, providing transport links to nearby towns like Seaham and Peterlee. The surrounding landscape includes farmland and open spaces, offering some rural character. The ward has a strong sense of community, with local events and groups contributing to its social life. While quieter than larger urban centres, it remains a practical place to live with essential services within easy reach.
On average Murton has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Murton is £33,084 per year. There are 2 schools in Murton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Murton North & Parkside
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Dene Road
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Claude Terrace
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Strangford Road
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Shinwell Terrace
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Murton North & Parkside
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Hawthorne Close
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James Street South
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Barnes Road
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Murton North & Parkside
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South Murton & South Hetton
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South Murton & South Hetton
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East Coronation Street
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West Lane
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Bevan Square
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Claude Terrace
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Barnes Road
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Lansbury Drive
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South Murton & South Hetton
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Dene Road
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Belton Close
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Coronation Street South
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Murton North & Parkside
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Murton North & Parkside
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Burnip Road
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Church Lane
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Murton North & Parkside
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Carrhouse Walk
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Henry Street South
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Wetherburn Avenue
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Murton North & Parkside
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Knaresborough Road
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Aged Miners Homes
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Church Street
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Clarke Terrace
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Claude Terrace
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Fairfield Grove
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Church Lane
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Doxford Terrace South
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Mann Crescent
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Murton North & Parkside
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Penryn Avenue
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Fife Street
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Fairfield Grove
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Briar Glen
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Claude Terrace
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Murton North & Parkside
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Old Village Way
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Melrose Avenue
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Federation Square
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Sea View Walk
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Station Road
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Westlea Road
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Claude Terrace
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Murton North & Parkside
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Douglas Way
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Murton North & Parkside
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Murton North & Parkside
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Bevan Square
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Murton North & Parkside
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Claude Terrace
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Cookson Terrace
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Calstock Close
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Murton North & Parkside
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Winds Lonnen Estate
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Meadow Lane
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Church Street
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Wood's Terrace
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Wood's Terrace
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Murton North & Parkside
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Dalby Grove
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Sea View Walk
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