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South Murton & South Hetton

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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

South Murton & South Hetton Population

7,380

Population density

718.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,130

96.59%

Other White

1.19%

Chinese

0.43%

Indian

0.39%

Other Asian

0.37%

Total population: 7,382

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£225,000	£141,975	£152,475	£256,500	£370,000
Flats	6	£81,000	£63,000	£78,500	£83,500	£234,000
Semi-Detached	29	£122,000	£75,000	£92,500	£170,000	£206,200
Terraced	44	£93,250	£42,100	£67,895	£112,750	£163,925

10 years median price trend in South Murton & South Hetton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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