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DH6 1JY

Meldon Avenue

Pittington & Sherburn

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Detailed insights for DH6 1JY

Overview

Postcode DH6 1JY is located in a rural town, within the Pittington & Sherburn ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Sherburn & West Rainton area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sherburn & West Rainton is £42,783 per year. The nearest station is Durham, about 3.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Sherburn Village Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Sherburn & West Rainton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,503 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Sherburn & West Rainton has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Sherburn & West Rainton is £42,783 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 1JY.

Flood risk

No risk

Sherburn & West Rainton near DH6 1JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Durham located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DH6 1JY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSherburn Village ParkSmallWalking directions to Sherburn Village Park

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
358.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.22(-55%)
Shoplifting
12.4(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.02(-50%)
Burglary
5.51(+23%)
Vehicle crime
3.44(-16%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
97.95%
Other White
4
1.64%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.41%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
31.8%
Level 3 (A level)
44
20.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.82%
No qualifications
28
12.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
56.15%
Owns with a mortgage
34
26.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.38%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Pittington & Sherburn

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£183
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £208K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £183 per square foot) in Pittington & Sherburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pittington & Sherburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£250,000£232
Semi-Detached40£162,475£193
Terraced20£140,000£165
Flats2£67,500£122

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pittington & Sherburn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pittington & Sherburn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£97,000£119,500
2017£201,000£100,500£115,000
2018£189,000£107,500£100,000
2019£208,000£92,500£100,000
2020£202,450£117,000£116,500
2021£234,950£123,500£120,000
2022£249,950£141,950£116,000
2023£238,975£140,000£122,000
2024£220,000£140,000£122,500
2025£252,500£159,950£140,000
2026£252,500£146,250£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pittington & Sherburn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pittington & Sherburn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£115£131
2017£188£111£117
2018£185£116£119
2019£170£122£109
2020£200£123£127
2021£209£148£119
2022£227£178£129
2023£232£156£133
2024£223£157£134
2025£230£190£158
2026£234£174£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pittington & Sherburn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pittington & Sherburn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH6 1JY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH6 1JY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202627, Meldon Avenue, Durham, DH6 1JYFlatsLeasehold£80,000
18 Mar 20265, Whalton Close, Durham, DH6 1JZTerracedFreehold£189,000
11 Aug 20255, Whalton Close, Durham, DH6 1JZTerracedFreehold£128,750
27 May 202517, Mitford Drive, Durham, DH6 1QSFlatsLeasehold£55,000
12 Mar 20265, Hall Gardens, Durham, DH6 1EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the DH6 1JY postcode area, located within Sherburn & West Rainton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH6 1JY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySherburn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 1JY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH6 1JY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShergill Stores80 Front Street, Sherburn, Durham, DH6 1HDWalking directions to Shergill Stores
0.2 miCo-op FoodFront Street, Durham, DH6 1HEWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,701
Band B£1,984
Band C£2,268
Band D£2,551
Band E£3,118
Band F£3,685
Band G£4,252
Band H£5,102

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DH6 1JY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rhys Burriss

Pittington & Sherburn - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mary Kelly Foy

City of Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyCity of DurhamE14001173
ParishSherburn VillageE04010690
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sherburn & West RaintonE02004311
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 027FE01020731
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DH6 1JY

Is DH6 1JY (Sherburn & West Rainton) safe?

The area around DH6 1JY records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DH6 1JY?

The median sale price around DH6 1JY in Sherburn & West Rainton is £165,000 (about £183 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DH6 1JY?

There is 1 school close to DH6 1JY, including Sherburn Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DH6 1JY?

DH6 1JY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,503 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DH6 1JY (Sherburn & West Rainton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for City of Durham covering DH6 1JY is Mary Kelly Foy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rhys Burriss (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.