Postcode DH1 2LY is located in a rural village, within the Durham South ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the High Shincliffe & Bowburn area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in High Shincliffe & Bowburn is £43,900 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,938 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in High Shincliffe & Bowburn is £43,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from DH1 2LY.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn near DH1 2LY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £329,000 in Durham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £520,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £382,475 |
| Flats | 1 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £279,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £292,000 |
10 year median price trend in Durham South
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.