Postcode DH6 1BL is located in a rural town, within the Sherburn 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 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sherburn & West Rainton is £38,000 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 3.7 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 70.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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 of residents in Sherburn & West Rainton is £38,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 1BL.
Sherburn & West Rainton near DH6 1BL 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Sherburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £840,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £55,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £148,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £142,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sherburn
In the DH6 1BL postcode area, located within Sherburn & West Rainton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Pittington Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | West Rainton Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.