Postcode DH6 2QZ 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 2.9 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 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 2QZ.
Shotton & Haswell near DH6 2QZ 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 2.9 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
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 2QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shotton Mini Market | 8 Friar Street, Durham, DH6 2PA | Walking directions to Shotton Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Milco’s | Potto Street, County Durham, DH6 2LA | Walking directions to Milco’s |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 3 Cowley Street, Durham, DH6 2LP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 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.