Postcode DH6 2RN is located in an urban city, within the Murton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the South Murton & South Hetton area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Murton & South Hetton is £42,739 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 3.5 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 low crime rate, with approximately 35.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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 per household in South Murton & South Hetton is £42,739 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from DH6 2RN.
South Murton & South Hetton near DH6 2RN 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | South Hetton Welfare Park | Medium | Walking directions to South Hetton Welfare Park |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £102,750 in Murton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £91,000 |
10 year median price trend in Murton
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 2RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | George & Sons Convenience Store | 29 Bevin Square, Durham, DH6 2RR | Walking directions to George & Sons Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Grey Horse Convenience Store | Front Street, Durham, DH6 2RG | Walking directions to Grey Horse Convenience Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for DH6 2RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julie Ann Griffiths
Murton - Elected 5 Mar 2026
Grahame Morris
Easington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.