Postcode DH4 6EF is located in a major urban area, within the Lumley & West Rainton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Great Lumley & Bournmoor area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Great Lumley & Bournmoor is £50,043 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Great Lumley & Bournmoor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Great Lumley & Bournmoor has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Great Lumley & Bournmoor is £50,043 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from DH4 6EF.
Great Lumley & Bournmoor near DH4 6EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Lumley & West Rainton area, with individual transactions ranging from £18,750 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £57,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £134,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lumley & West Rainton
In the DH4 6EF postcode area, located within Great Lumley & Bournmoor, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Bournmoor Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Woodlea Primary School | Community school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 6EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Chester Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6EY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.