Postcode DH6 2RH 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 South Murton & South Hetton area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Murton & South Hetton is £35,200 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 3.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is South Hetton Welfare Park.
South Murton & South Hetton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,530 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
South Murton & South Hetton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in South Murton & South Hetton is £35,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 2RH.
South Murton & South Hetton near DH6 2RH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seaham located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Hetton Welfare Park | Medium | Walking directions to South Hetton Welfare Park |
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
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 2RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | George & Sons Convenience Store | 29 Bevin Square, Durham, DH6 2RR | Walking directions to George & Sons Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Grey Horse Convenience Store | Front Street, Durham, DH6 2RG | Walking directions to Grey Horse Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.