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Shotton and South Hetton

About

Shotton and South Hetton is a ward in County Durham, located near the border with Tyne and Wear. The area includes the villages of Shotton and South Hetton, both with strong mining histories tied to the Durham Coalfield. The landscape features remnants of industrial heritage, including disused collieries, alongside open farmland and green spaces.

The ward is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from former pit cottages to more modern developments. Local amenities include schools, community centers, and small businesses serving the villages. The area is connected by road links to nearby towns like Peterlee and Durham, while public transport provides access to wider regions. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes, reflecting the transition from industrial past to quieter present.

Area overview

On average Shotton and South Hetton has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shotton and South Hetton is £34,007 per year. There are 3 schools in Shotton and South Hetton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Shotton and South Hetton

DH62AE

Shotton & Haswell

DH62DG

George Street

DH62DS

Shotton & Haswell

DH62EU

Front Street

DH62HT

Shotton & Haswell

DH62QD

Grove Court

DH62RG

Frederick Terrace

DH62RU

West Lane

DH62SQ

South Murton & South Hetton

DH62TS

Abbeydale Gardens

DH62UB

Front Street

DH62UP

Patrick Crescent

SR82HR

Cook Way

SR82LY

Birchwood Drive

SR82RA

Birchwood Drive

SR82RU

Traynor Way

DH61QG

Green Lane

DH62DH

George Street

DH62RH

Windermere Road

SR82JH

Burdon Drive

SR82RS

Birchwood Drive

DH62TG

Front Street

DH61QF

Shotton & Haswell

DH62AN

Hall Lane

DH62UF

Patrick Crescent

DH62UJ

South Murton & South Hetton

DH62US

Hutton Court

DH62UZ

Bessemer Road

DH61QE

Shotton & Haswell

DH62AJ

Pesspool Lane

DH62HD

Shotton & Haswell

DH62JH

Front Street

DH62PB

Byron Terrace

DH62PL

Shotton & Haswell

DH62PX

Salter's Lane

DH62SE

Oakwood

DH62SU

South Murton & South Hetton

DH62TD

Front Street

DH62UG

South Murton & South Hetton

SR82JF

Davy Drive

SR82LS

Bracken Hill

SR82LU

Gresley Road

DH62BL

Chapel Lane

DH62BN

Dent Close

DH62FF

South Murton & South Hetton

DH62LB

Poppy Lane

DH62QN

East Street

SR82FS

Shotton Road

DH62SG

Front Street

DH62AD

Pesspool Lane

DH62HY

Salter's Lane

DH62JG

Salter's Lane

DH62LR

Arden Street

DH62LW

Shotton & Haswell

DH62NT

Shotton & Haswell

DH62PS

Shotton & Haswell

DH62PY

Dixon Estate Bungalows

DH62SY

Pesspool Lane

DH62UY

Front Street

DH62XS

Front Street

SR82RB

Lister Road

DH62LU

Front Street

DH62NB

Front Street

DH62PE

Shotton & Haswell

DH62PT

Salter's Lane

DH62QE

Shotton & Haswell

DH62RW

South Murton & South Hetton

DH62SR

South Murton & South Hetton

DH62YD

Shotton & Haswell

SR82RL

Doxford Drive

SR82NE

Shotton & Haswell

DH62AP

Salter's Lane

DH62NX

Bridge Road

DH62PH

Bridge Road

DH62PW

Shotton & Haswell

DH62QU

Eden View

DH62RD

Byron Terrace

DH62SS

West Lane

SR82RQ

Traynor Way

DH62FD

Salter's Lane

DH62JN

Station Road

DH62LE

Friar Street

DH62NR

Brackenridge

DH62RE

Tudor Court

DH62RS

South Murton & South Hetton

DH62UN

Buttermere Crescent

DH62UW

South Murton & South Hetton

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