Postcode DH6 2HW is located in an urban city, 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 85.9 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 3.4 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 1,362 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Shotton & Haswell has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 53.7% 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 2HW.
Shotton & Haswell near DH6 2HW 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Shotton and South Hetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £630,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £171,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £58,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £107,500 |
| Terraced | 42 | £87,475 |
10 year median price trend in Shotton and South Hetton
In the DH6 2HW postcode area, located within Shotton & Haswell, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 2HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Co-Operative Terrace, Durham, DH6 2LW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 3 Cowley Street, Durham, DH6 2LP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Milco’s | Potto Street, County Durham, DH6 2LA | Walking directions to Milco’s |
| 0.3 mi | Shotton Mini Market | 8 Friar Street, Durham, DH6 2PA | Walking directions to Shotton Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Salter's Lane, Durham, DH6 2PT | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.