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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South Murton & South Hetton
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Wood's Terrace
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Hill Crescent
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Sea View Walk
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Melrose Avenue
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Murton North & Parkside
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Oak Terrace
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Murton North & Parkside
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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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South Murton & South Hetton
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East Coronation Street
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Murton North & Parkside
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Treen Crescent
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Park Lane
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Station Road
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Winds Lonnen Estate
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Dene Road
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Webb Avenue
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Murton North & Parkside
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Murton North & Parkside
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Grenaby Way
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Treen Crescent
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Windermere Road
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Murton North & Parkside
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Wood's Terrace
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Murton North & Parkside
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Church Street
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Dalton Terrace
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Dene Road
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Westlea Road
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South Murton & South Hetton
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Claude Terrace
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Dalby Grove
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Tregoney Avenue
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Wellfield Court
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Church Lane
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Murton North & Parkside
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Melrose Avenue
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Broadoaks
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Wood's Terrace
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Broadoaks
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Stephens Road
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Murton North & Parkside
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Murton North & Parkside
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Oak Terrace
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Church Street
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Murton North & Parkside
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Barnes Road
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Barnes Road
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Knaresborough Road
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Melrose Avenue
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Murton North & Parkside
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Windermere Road
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South Murton & South Hetton
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South Murton & South Hetton
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James Street South
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George Street
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Warnbrook Avenue
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Mann Crescent
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Wetherburn Avenue
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Knaresborough Road
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Murton North & Parkside
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Watkin Crescent
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Church Lane
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South Murton & South Hetton
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Church Street
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Church Street
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Church Lane
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Murton North & Parkside
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Cookson Terrace
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Barnes Road
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Faraday Street
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Murton North & Parkside
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Murton North & Parkside
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Webb Avenue
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Church Lane
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South Murton & South Hetton
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South Murton & South Hetton
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Murton North & Parkside
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Burnhall Drive
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Cookson Terrace
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South Murton & South Hetton
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Church Lane
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Murton North & Parkside