Postcode DH6 2QW 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 very high crime levels, with around 268.5 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 3.0 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 4,744 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Shotton & Haswell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 268.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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 of residents in Shotton & Haswell is £33,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 2QW.
Shotton & Haswell near DH6 2QW 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 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 2QW 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 2QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Milco’s | Potto Street, County Durham, DH6 2LA | Walking directions to Milco’s |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 3 Cowley Street, Durham, DH6 2LP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Shotton Mini Market | 8 Friar Street, Durham, DH6 2PA | Walking directions to Shotton Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Co-Operative Terrace, Durham, DH6 2LW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.