Postcode DH6 1QL is located in a rural town, 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 4.2 miles away.
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 4.6% 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 1QL.
Sherburn & West Rainton near DH6 1QL 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 220 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 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 | 52 | £200,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £120,000 |
| Terraced | 109 | £80,000 |
10 year median price trend in Easington & Shotton
In the DH6 1QL postcode area, located within Sherburn & West Rainton, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.