Postcode DH1 2SY 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 2.0 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 1.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH1 2SY.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn near DH1 2SY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 2 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.