Postcode DH6 1PP is located in a rural village, within the Easington & Shotton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Sherburn & West Rainton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.7 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 4.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sherburn & West Rainton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,365 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Sherburn & West Rainton has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.3% 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 1PP.
Sherburn & West Rainton near DH6 1PP 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 in Easington & Shotton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £196,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £117,500 |
| Terraced | 106 | £80,000 |
10 year median price trend in Easington & Shotton
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.