Postcode DH6 2AT is located in a rural hamlet, within the Shotton and South Hetton 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 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shotton & Haswell is £33,600 per year. The nearest station is Horden located about 3.9 miles away. There are 2 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 83.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.9% 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 of residents in Shotton & Haswell is £33,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 2AT.
Shotton & Haswell near DH6 2AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Horden located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £116,250 in Shotton and South Hetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £167,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £107,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £82,500 |
10 year median price trend in Shotton and South Hetton
In the DH6 2AT postcode area, located within Shotton & Haswell, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.