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South Murton & South Hetton

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About

South Murton and South Hetton are former mining villages situated on the eastern edge of County Durham's coalfield. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland intersected by old railway lines and the visible traces of past industry. Residential streets of traditional terraced and semi-detached housing are arranged around a few local services and green spaces, reflecting the area's practical origins.

The geography is defined by its position on the plateau above the Dalton-le-Dale valley. A prominent local feature is the well-maintained Hutton Henry Cricket Club ground, a social hub on the village edge. The area is connected by winding country lanes leading to the nearby larger towns, with expansive views across agricultural land towards the coast.

Area overview

On average South Murton & South Hetton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Murton & South Hetton is £42,739 per year. There are 2 schools in South Murton & South Hetton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Murton & South Hetton is home to around 7,380 people, with a population density of about 718.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Murton & South Hetton Population
7,380
Population density
718.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.4(-3%)
Shoplifting
37.4(+220%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.49(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.16(-11%)
Public order
6.23(-24%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,130
96.59%
Other White
88
1.19%
Chinese
32
0.43%
Indian
29
0.39%
Other Asian
27
0.37%
Total population: 7,382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,438
23.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,344
22.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,133
18.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
967
15.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
638
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 6,089

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,186
35.26%
Owns with a mortgage
1,060
31.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
578
17.18%
Social rents from council
230
6.84%
Other social rented
208
6.18%
Total households: 3,364

Property prices in South Murton & South Hetton

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £98,500 in South Murton & South Hetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Murton & South Hetton 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 South Murton & South Hetton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced43£85,000
Detached14£250,000
Flats7£80,000
Semi-Detached34£116,298

10 years median price trend in South Murton & South Hetton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Murton & South Hetton.

All postcodes in South Murton & South Hetton

SR79RY

Station Road North

SR79QS

The Village

SR78BZ

Hillcrest Mews

SR79QJ

Park Lane

DH62TU

Murton

SR79JJ

Cedar Crescent

DH62UU

Windsor Drive

SR79AH

Glenhurst Terrace

SR79AW

Henry Street North

SR79BL

Windsor Terrace South

SR79SQ

Briar Glen

SR79RQ

Knaresborough Road

DH62TH

Front Street

SR78RD

Murton

DH62SA

Parkland Grove

SR79SR

Dowson Square

SR79AD

Woods Terrace

SR79TP

Windermere Road

SR79DQ

Hawkins Road

SR79JB

The Avenue

SR79NP

Brooklyn Street

DH62TA

Abbeydale Gardens

SR79BG

Coronation Street West

DH62UW

Murton

SR79NH

Grasmere Terrace

DH62SF

Maythorne Drive

SR79NY

Calstock Close

SR79PE

West View

SR79SN

Station Estate North

SR79GQ

Ramsey Grove

SR79AL

Wood's Terrace

SR79NZ

Murton Mews

SR79GW

Grenaby Way

SR79PA

East View

SR79HH

Farmer Crescent

SR79AU

Murton

SR79PB

The Crofts

SR79NB

Fairfield Grove

SR79RU

Doxford Terrace North

DH62SG

Fallowfield Terrace

DH62SR

Jamieson Terrace

SR79HF

Metcalf Crescent

SR79PH

Edison Street

SR79BX

Church Street

SR79AJ

Park View

SR79NR

Brooklyn Terrace

SR79SH

Station Road

SR79NE

Dreswick Court

DH62TP

Charters Crescent

DH62RS

Coronation Square

SR79NW

Fife Street

SR79DT

Coronation Court

SR79RR

Station Road North

DH62RL

Welfare Crescent South

SR79NT

William Johnson Street

SR79HP

Lumsden Square

SR79NG

Ada Street East

DH62TX

Clarence Gate

SR78ST

Cold Hesledon Industrial Estate

SR79BZ

Dalton Terrace

SR79RG

West Avenue

DH62RH

Windermere Road

DH62UJ

Derwent Terrace

DH62ST

Phalp Street

DH62UP

Patrick Crescent

SR79RS

Station Road South

SR79RX

Station Road North

SR79TN

Murton

SR79SD

Melrose Avenue

SR79AP

Henry Street South

SR79SX

Short Grove

DH62RR

Bevin Square

SR79RT

Doxford Terrace South

SR79AN

Woods Terrace East

DH62TE

Cedar Court

DH62TF

Daniel Park

SR79RH

Williams Road

DH62RU

Grasmere Terrace

DH62UL

Keswick Terrace

SR79HX

Douglas Way

DH62TS

Abbeydale Gardens

DH62RP

Hawthorn Cottages

SR79TF

Winds Lonnen

DH62SZ

Pesspool Lane

SR79AZ

Western Terrace North

SR79SF

Broadoaks

SR79SB

Jedburgh Close

DH62XG

Pinedale Drive

DH62UQ

Horseshoe Court

DH62UY

Front Street

SR79HU

Dalton Park

SR79DL

Broadoaks

SR79AA

Woods Terrace East

SR79RN

The Village

SR79SW

Station Estate South

DH62TD

Front Street

SR79HJ

Farmer Crescent

SR79PG

Church Lane

SR79DD

Forster Avenue

SR79NQ

Ada Street West

Data Sources

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