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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 73 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
73
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

Shoplifting
42.28(+248%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.42(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.11(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.84(-9%)
Other theft
6.91(+6%)
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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £105,750 in South Murton & South Hetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 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
Detached11£225,000
Flats6£81,000
Semi-Detached29£122,000
Terraced44£93,250

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

SR79TP

Windermere Road

DH62RQ

Ashwood

DH62SA

Parkland Grove

DH62TQ

Murton

DH62TU

Murton

SR79JE

Cornwall Estate

SR79HH

Farmer Crescent

DH62UE

Hedley Terrace

SR79DJ

Oliver Street

SR79NR

Brooklyn Terrace

SR79AS

James Street South

SR79BF

Denewood

SR79BY

Hawthorn Close

SR79PL

Porter Terrace

SR79SS

Murton

DH62RN

Welfare Crescent

DH62XG

Pinedale Drive

DH62XH

Elemore View

SR78BZ

Hillcrest Mews

SR79AU

Murton

SR79BB

East Coronation Street

SR79JH

Beech Avenue

DH62TN

Quin Square

SR79DQ

Hawkins Road

SR79DR

West Lane

SR79HJ

Farmer Crescent

SR79HR

Metcalf Crescent

SR79SJ

Station Estate North

SR79SX

Short Grove

SR79BE

South Coronation Street

DH62GA

Sycamore Close

DH62TH

Front Street

DH62TP

Charters Crescent

DH62UR

Donald Avenue

SR79RJ

Church Lane North

DH62TJ

Frederick Terrace

DH62UU

Windsor Drive

DH62RR

Bevin Square

DH62TR

Jubilee Square

SR79PW

Williams Road

SR79RL

Church Lane

SR79SR

Dowson Square

SR79NB

Fairfield Grove

SR79AP

Henry Street South

SR79HF

Metcalf Crescent

DH62RZ

West Lane

DH62SJ

The Bungalows

DH62TL

Quin Square

DH62UL

Keswick Terrace

SR79DS

Church Street

SR79GY

Foxdale Court

SR79RT

Doxford Terrace South

SR79RY

Station Road North

DH62TF

Daniel Park

SR79HG

Metcalfe Crescent

SR79LU

Dene Terrace

SR79DG

Matthews Road

SR79DH

Hawkins Road

SR79NW

Fife Street

SR79PA

East View

SR79SQ

Briar Glen

SR79JD

Claude Terrace

SR79RP

The Village

DH62ST

Phalp Street

SR79DF

Matthews Road

SR79SD

Melrose Avenue

SR79BQ

Federation Square

SR79PQ

Harrogate Terrace

SR79SH

Station Road

DH62TB

Vicarage Close

DH62TE

Cedar Court

SR79NE

Dreswick Court

DH62XJ

Coldwell Close

SR79AF

Woods Terrace East

SR79AJ

Park View

DH62SF

Maythorne Drive

SR79AR

James Street North

SR79NL

Cookson Terrace

SR79NY

Calstock Close

SR79TF

Winds Lonnen

DH62SN

Matthews Crescent

SR79AD

Woods Terrace

SR79BX

Church Street

SR79HX

Douglas Way

SR79NQ

Ada Street West

SR79PS

Porter Terrace

DH62XQ

Plantation Walk

SR79AG

Woods Terrace

SR79AL

Wood's Terrace

SR79DA

Murton

SR79SE

Station Road South

DH62TX

Clarence Gate

SR79BH

Windsor Terrace

SR79SW

Station Estate South

SR79SP

Murton

DH62UD

Braddyll Square

SR79QJ

Park Lane

SR79TG

Winds Lonnen

DH62UX

Ravensworth Court

SR79BA

Western Terrace South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.