Postcode DH4 6PD is located in a rural town, within the Lumley & West Rainton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Sherburn & West Rainton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sherburn & West Rainton is £42,783 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 4.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sherburn & West Rainton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,260 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Sherburn & West Rainton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sherburn & West Rainton is £42,783 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from DH4 6PD.
Sherburn & West Rainton near DH4 6PD 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 4.1 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 6PD postcode area, located within Sherburn & West Rainton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | West Rainton Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | East Rainton Primary School | Community school | Good |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 6PD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Prospect View, County Durham, DH4 6RU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | County Durham, DH4 6RG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Briggs Cornerhouse | Station Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6SF | Walking directions to Briggs Cornerhouse |
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.