Postcode DH6 2JA is located in an urban city, within the Easington & Shotton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Shotton & Haswell area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.4 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 3.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Shotton & Haswell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Shotton & Haswell has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 2JA.
Shotton & Haswell near DH6 2JA 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 3.5 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 2JA postcode area, located within Shotton & Haswell, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 2JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Co-Operative Terrace, Durham, DH6 2LW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 3 Cowley Street, Durham, DH6 2LP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Milco’s | Potto Street, County Durham, DH6 2LA | Walking directions to Milco’s |
| 0.5 mi | Shotton Mini Market | 8 Friar Street, Durham, DH6 2PA | Walking directions to Shotton Mini Market |
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.