Postcode DH6 2ER 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 Horden located about 4.7 miles away. There are 1 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 2ER.
Shotton & Haswell near DH6 2ER 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 4.7 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
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.