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Sherburn & West Rainton

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About

Sherburn & West Rainton is situated just east of Durham City, forming a cluster of former mining villages. The area is defined by its proximity to the A1(M) motorway, which provides a major transport link, and the rolling farmland that surrounds the settlements. Residential streets with local amenities characterise the villages themselves.

The landscape bears the distinct, undulating shape of reclaimed colliery land, now largely given over to agriculture. A local landmark is the preserved headgear and winding wheel of the former West Rainton Colliery, standing as a reminder of the area's industrial past. Several footpaths lead into the surrounding countryside, including routes along the course of old railway lines.

Area overview

On average Sherburn & West Rainton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sherburn & West Rainton is £42,783 per year. There are 5 schools in Sherburn & West Rainton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sherburn & West Rainton is home to around 9,129 people, with a population density of about 265.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sherburn & West Rainton Population
9,129
Population density
265.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.58(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.77(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.86(-18%)
Burglary
7.01(+40%)
Public order
5.7(-35%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,733
95.66%
Other White
128
1.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
71
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.33%
Other Asian
23
0.25%
Total population: 9,129

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,370
30.97%
No qualifications
1,650
21.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,261
16.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,054
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
664
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 7,653

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,447
34.04%
Owns with a mortgage
1,318
31%
Social rents from council
528
12.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
442
10.4%
Other social rented
411
9.67%
Total households: 4,251

Property prices in Sherburn & West Rainton

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Sherburn & West Rainton area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sherburn & West Rainton 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 Sherburn & West Rainton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£297,500
Flats2£60,000
Semi-Detached54£144,000
Terraced29£140,000

10 years median price trend in Sherburn & West Rainton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherburn & West Rainton.

All postcodes in Sherburn & West Rainton

DH61NR

Church Lane

DH63HS

Easington & Shotton

DH46PW

Adventure Lane

DH61JD

Harrison Garth

DH61NN

Bridge Court

DH61PG

George Street

DH46RL

Woodland View

DH61DP

Park House Close

DH61HU

Front Street

DH61PW

South View

DH61AQ

South End

DH61AA

Pittington & Sherburn

DH61AZ

Wellington Street

DH61HL

Wesley Terrace

DH46PR

The Dene

DH61HS

Chapel Court

DH61LX

Barnard Avenue

DH61DU

Park House Gardens

DH61JG

Usher Avenue

DH61JP

Kidd Avenue

DH46QQ

Pit House Lane

DH46SE

Station Road

DH61BH

Pioneer Cottages

DH61RH

St Cuthberts Way

DH61HA

Front Street

DH61AH

Church Vale

DH61BN

Pittington Lane

DH61PE

Brighton Terrace

DH46NN

Benridge Bank

DH46QF

Low Station Road

DH46QJ

Cocken Road

DH46QR

Pit House Lane

DH61BD

Elemore Street

DH61BL

Pittington Road

DH61HJ

Bannerman Terrace

DH61JU

Alston Walk

DH61LL

South Side

DH61HY

Liddle Avenue

DH61JS

Stanley Close

DH46UP

Lumley & West Rainton

DH61BQ

Front Street

DH61EJ

The Crescent

DH61JB

Beech Road

DH61RB

St Lawrence Close

DH46PD

South Street

DH59RG

Pittington Road

DH61LN

Dene Lane

DH46QH

Carr Row

DH61ER

Hope Lane

DH61ES

Peart Close

DH61JR

Kidd Avenue

DH46QS

Low Station Road

DH61EB

Hall Gardens

DH61HB

Front Street

DH61DW

King Street

DH61DY

Forster Avenue

DH61NQ

Margaret Street

DH46QX

Low Station Road

DH61AT

Jubilee Villas

DH61DN

Hallgarth Street

DH61LW

George Square

DH12SR

Easington & Shotton

DH46PP

Chantry Place

DH46PQ

Hall Close

DH46PY

Black Boy Road

DH46RP

Prospect View

DH46RW

Prospect View

DH46SH

Burns Close

DH46SS

Finchale Court

DH46QW

Jellicoe Terrace

DH61NZ

East View

DH46FS

Masons Court

DH46RX

Fair View

DH46UU

Lumley & West Rainton

DH12SP

Pittington & Sherburn

DH61DE

Priors Grange

DH61DF

Priors Grange

DH61NA

Moor Crescent

DH61PA

Front Street

DH61JF

Gray Avenue

DH46RJ

Woodland View

DH46SY

Burns Close

DH46UQ

Lumley & West Rainton

DH61AB

Lady's Piece Lane

DH61NG

Margaret Street

DH12SD

Shincliffe Lane

DH46NU

North Street

DH61AW

Newby Lane

DH61DL

Park House Gardens

DH61HR

New Street

DH61QU

Church Wynd

DH46PE

Sheen Close

DH46UR

Lumley & West Rainton

DH46UT

Lumley & West Rainton

DH61DG

George Parkinson Court

DH61JA

Crawford Close

DH61NU

St Andrews Court

DH61RW

Lady Durham Close

DH46NP

The Meadows

DH46RU

Fair View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.