Postcode DH4 6RX 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.9 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 3.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sherburn & West Rainton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,026 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Sherburn & West Rainton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 214 ft away from DH4 6RX.
Sherburn & West Rainton near DH4 6RX 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 3.9 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
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 6RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | County Durham, DH4 6RG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Prospect View, County Durham, DH4 6RU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 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.