Postcode DH6 1QE is located in a rural hamlet, within the Easington & Shotton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Shotton & Haswell area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shotton & Haswell is £38,308 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 5.0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Shotton & Haswell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,766 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Shotton & Haswell has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shotton & Haswell is £38,308 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 1QE.
Shotton & Haswell near DH6 1QE 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 5 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.