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About

Sherburn is a ward located in County Durham, England, situated near the A1(M) motorway, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The area includes the villages of Sherburn Village, Sherburn Hill, and Pittington, each with its own distinct character. The landscape features a mix of residential areas, farmland, and remnants of the region's mining history. Local amenities include schools, shops, and pubs, catering to the needs of residents.

The ward is surrounded by green spaces, with the Durham Heritage Coast and several walking trails nearby. Sherburn also has historical significance, with landmarks like St. Mary's Church in Pittington dating back to the 12th century. The area maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere while benefiting from its proximity to Durham City and Sunderland for employment and leisure opportunities.

Area overview

On average Sherburn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sherburn is £38,000 per year. There are 4 schools in Sherburn: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sherburn Population
8,490
Population density
302.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,129
95.75%
Other White
120
1.41%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
71
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.28%
Other Asian
22
0.26%
Total population: 8,490

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,361
34.38%
Owns with a mortgage
1,255
31.7%
Social rents from council
464
11.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
402
10.15%
Other social rented
379
9.57%
Total households: 3,959

Property prices in Sherburn

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Sherburn 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£295,000
Flats1£55,000
Semi-Detached51£148,000
Terraced26£142,500

10 years median price trend in Sherburn

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

All postcodes in Sherburn

DH61AL

Coalford Lane

DH61DZ

Usher Avenue

DH61EP

Forster Avenue

DH61HG

Local Avenue

DH61PN

North View

DH61PR

Bannerman Terrace

DH61QS

Cookshold Lane

DH61RG

Front Street

DH46RG

Sherburn & West Rainton

DH61LA

Crime Rigg Bank

DH61NL

Dunham Lane

DH59RH

Pittington Road

DH61DA

Manor View

DH61DT

Forster Avenue

DH61EW

Forster Avenue

DH61HN

Front Street

DH61PL

Jubilee Crescent

DH61RN

Railway Close

DH12QL

Pittington Lane

DH46RE

Benridge Bank

DH46RH

Chapel View

DH46RZ

Prospect View

DH46SW

Benridge Bank

DH61AN

Sherburn & West Rainton

DH61ED

Sherburn & West Rainton

DH61LB

Crime Rigg Bank

DH61NX

Cummings Avenue

DH61PH

Front Street

DH61PY

Cross Street

DH61QJ

Pinders Way

DH61QR

Palatine View

DH46RN

Prospect View

DH46SX

Benridge Bank

DH61PU

Littletown Lane

DH61HH

Hastings Close

DH61JY

Hallgarth Villas

DH61PP

Front Street

DH61PQ

Sherburn & West Rainton

DH61PZ

Littletown Lane

DH61QP

Front Street

Data Sources

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