Postcode DH6 1BQ is located in a rural village, within the Pittington & 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 42.2 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 3.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sherburn & West Rainton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,861 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Sherburn & West Rainton has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 1BQ.
Sherburn & West Rainton near DH6 1BQ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £162,475 in Pittington & 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 | 19 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £148,750 |
| Terraced | 19 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pittington & Sherburn
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.