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South Murton & South Hetton

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About

South Murton and South Hetton are small villages located in County Durham, known for their mining heritage. The area is surrounded by open countryside, with farmland and green spaces providing a rural feel. Both villages have a mix of older terraced housing and more modern developments, reflecting their industrial past and gradual growth.

The villages are close to the A19, offering easy access to nearby towns like Peterlee and Durham. Local amenities include primary schools, community centres, and a few small shops. The nearby Hetton Lyons Country Park provides walking and cycling trails, adding a recreational element to the area. South Murton and South Hetton retain a quiet, residential character with strong community ties.

Area overview

On average South Murton & South Hetton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Murton & South Hetton is £35,200 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £106,250 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
Detached12£250,000
Flats5£82,000
Semi-Detached33£118,000
Terraced46£95,000

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

SR79TB

South Murton & South Hetton

DH62RW

South Murton & South Hetton

DH62SR

South Murton & South Hetton

SR79NZ

Station Road

SR79RQ

Knaresborough Road

DH62SS

West Lane

SR78RW

South Murton & South Hetton

SR79AZ

Knaresborough Road

SR79BS

Church Street

SR79GQ

Church Street

SR79GZ

Stanton Court

SR79HQ

South Murton & South Hetton

SR79HS

Meadow Lane

SR79NH

South Murton & South Hetton

SR79NP

Brooklyn Street

SR79RU

Doxford Terrace South

DH62RS

South Murton & South Hetton

DH62UN

Buttermere Crescent

DH62UW

South Murton & South Hetton

SR79AY

Faraday Street

SR79AA

Wood's Terrace

SR79AH

South Murton & South Hetton

SR79PP

South Murton & South Hetton

SR79SL

South Murton & South Hetton

SR79SY

South Murton & South Hetton

DH62SW

South Murton & South Hetton

DH62SX

Front Street

DH62TA

Abbeydale Gardens

SR79JJ

Claude Terrace

Data Sources

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