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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 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
68
Deprivation level
7/10
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
31.22(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.46(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.63(-7%)
Burglary
7.23(+62%)
Public order
5.81(-29%)
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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £159,950 in Sherburn & West Rainton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £680,000.

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
Detached40£267,500
Semi-Detached64£144,000
Flats3£65,000
Terraced30£130,000

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

DH61LJ

North Side

DH61HR

New Street

DH61AS

Hallgarth View

DH46QQ

Pit House Lane

DH46QN

Cocken Road

DH46PW

Adventure Lane

DH61AZ

Wellington Street

DH62BA

Easington & Shotton

DH61NJ

Paradise Cottages

DH61DY

Forster Avenue

DH46SP

St Marys Drive

DH61DT

Park House Gardens

DH61JR

Kidd Avenue

DH46RU

Fair View

DH46UN

Lumley & West Rainton

DH61PL

East View

DH61ET

Crescent Close

DH46SW

Benridge Bank

DH46QL

Lambton View

DH61DX

Park House Gardens

DH46QW

Jellicoe Terrace

DH61RG

Smith Close

DH61DN

Hallgarth Street

DH61EP

Forster Avenue

DH61BS

Parkinson Crescent

DH61EX

Meadow Edge

DH46UR

Lumley & West Rainton

DH46QU

Currys Buildings

DH61BB

Hillside Grove

DH46SH

Burns Close

DH61JX

Meldon Avenue

DH61QS

Mitford Drive

DH61BU

Latimer Way

DH61LH

Church Lane

DH61QD

Pittington & Sherburn

DH61DW

King Street

DH61RL

St Marys Drive

DH46QY

Lumley & West Rainton

DH46RT

Rainton View

DH61JP

Kidd Avenue

DH61PA

Front Street

DH46SS

Finchale Court

DH61JG

Usher Avenue

DH61JH

Dowsey Road

DH61NS

South Mews

DH61JN

Attlee Square

DH61EJ

The Crescent

DH46NU

North Street

DH61HB

Front Street

DH61LG

Easington & Shotton

DH61QJ

Pinders Way

DH12SP

Pittington & Sherburn

DH61LW

George Square

DH63EE

East View

DH61QH

High Street

DH61BP

Front Street

DH12SR

Easington & Shotton

DH61JU

Alston Walk

DH61LR

Barnard Avenue

DH61JB

Beech Road

DH46PP

Chantry Place

DH46NR

Church Street

DH61ES

Peart Close

DH61BH

Pioneer Cottages

DH46RR

School View

DH46UQ

Lumley & West Rainton

DH46SJ

Tollgate Fields

DH46SQ

Priory Court

DH61AT

Jubilee Villas

DH61QX

Kidd Avenue

DH46RY

Fair View

DH61AA

Pittington & Sherburn

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.