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 140 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).
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £98,750 in Murton area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £78,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £100,750 |
| Terraced | 40 | £95,000 |
10 years price trend in Murton
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Church Street
SR79DU
Claude Terrace
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Hill Crescent
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Doxford Terrace South
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Melrose Avenue
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Murton North & Parkside
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Knaresborough Road
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Bude Square
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Tregoney Avenue
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Church Street
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Overdene
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Dene Road
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Claude Terrace
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Penryn Avenue
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Faraday Street
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Harrogate Terrace
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South Murton & South Hetton
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West Avenue
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Murton North & Parkside
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Burnip Road
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Station Road
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Murton North & Parkside
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Murton North & Parkside
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Knaresborough Road
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Old Village Way
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Dene Road
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South Murton & South Hetton
SR79AZ
Knaresborough Road
SR79BS
Church Street
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Church Street
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Stanton Court
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South Murton & South Hetton
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Meadow Lane
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Murton North & Parkside
SR79LD
Bude Square
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Murton North & Parkside
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Murton North & Parkside
SR79LN
Claude Terrace
SR79NH
South Murton & South Hetton
SR79NP
Brooklyn Street
SR79QA
Murton North & Parkside
SR79RU
Doxford Terrace South
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Faraday Street
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South View
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Wood's Terrace
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South Murton & South Hetton
SR79LT
Sea View Walk
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South Murton & South Hetton
SR79QG
Murton North & Parkside
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South Murton & South Hetton
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South Murton & South Hetton
SR78PY
Murton North & Parkside
SR78QP
Dene Road
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Claude Terrace
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.