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Sherburn & West Rainton

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About

Sherburn & West Rainton is a rural area in County Durham, located just east of Durham City. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, small woodlands, and scattered villages. The area has a mix of historic stone-built cottages and modern housing developments, with a strong sense of community. Local amenities include pubs, village halls, and primary schools, serving the needs of residents.

The area is surrounded by open countryside, offering walking routes and views of the Durham coastline. Nearby attractions include the Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts. Transport links are convenient, with the A690 providing access to Durham City and Sunderland. The area retains a quiet, semi-rural feel while remaining well-connected to urban centres.

Area overview

On average Sherburn & West Rainton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sherburn & West Rainton is £38,000 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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
Detached49£285,000
Flats1£55,000
Semi-Detached56£144,000
Terraced28£135,000

10 years median price trend in Sherburn & West Rainton

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

Data Sources

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