Postcode DH6 1RQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.5 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 2.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Sherburn Village Park.
Sherburn & West Rainton has a low 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.
Sherburn & West Rainton has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from DH6 1RQ.
Sherburn & West Rainton near DH6 1RQ 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sherburn Village Park | Small | Walking directions to Sherburn Village Park |
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
In the DH6 1RQ postcode area, located within Sherburn & West Rainton, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 1RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Front Street, Durham, DH6 1HE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Shergill Stores | 80 Front Street, Durham, DH6 1HD | Walking directions to Shergill Stores |
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.