Postcode DH6 2RX is located in a rural hamlet, within the Murton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the South Murton & South Hetton area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Murton & South Hetton is £42,739 per year. The nearest station is Seaham, about 3.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is South Hetton Welfare Park.
South Murton & South Hetton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
South Murton & South Hetton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 2RX.
South Murton & South Hetton near DH6 2RX 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 3.2 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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £120 per square foot) in Murton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £236,500 | £187 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £109,500 | £122 |
| Terraced | 45 | £90,000 | £104 |
| Flats | 5 | £80,000 | £118 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,000 | — | £71,500 | £55,000 |
| 2017 | £175,000 | £51,500 | £89,500 | £64,500 |
| 2018 | £175,000 | £74,950 | £82,000 | £63,000 |
| 2019 | £177,000 | £52,250 | £99,000 | £72,000 |
| 2020 | £240,000 | £77,950 | £79,000 | £73,000 |
| 2021 | £242,000 | £70,000 | £95,000 | £74,250 |
| 2022 | £253,500 | £75,000 | £102,500 | £79,975 |
| 2023 | £242,500 | £79,750 | £102,500 | £80,975 |
| 2024 | £323,000 | £72,500 | £123,500 | £95,000 |
| 2025 | £263,000 | £80,000 | £118,000 | £93,330 |
| 2026 | £306,000 | £72,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £129 | — | £82 | £67 |
| 2017 | £152 | £82 | £99 | £77 |
| 2018 | £139 | £114 | £92 | £70 |
| 2019 | £145 | £88 | £116 | £83 |
| 2020 | £186 | £129 | £89 | £76 |
| 2021 | £177 | £104 | £112 | £89 |
| 2022 | £176 | £123 | £123 | £93 |
| 2023 | £175 | £130 | £122 | £97 |
| 2024 | £229 | £111 | £143 | £105 |
| 2025 | £213 | £129 | £145 | £105 |
| 2026 | £156 | £110 | £119 | £104 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH6 2RX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 17, Windermere Road, Durham, DH6 2RH | Detached | Freehold | £136,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 4, Windermere Road, Durham, DH6 2RH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £114,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 10, Windermere Road, Durham, DH6 2RH | Detached | Freehold | £154,950 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 2, Windermere Road, Durham, DH6 2RH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 5, Coronation Square, Durham, DH6 2RS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £67,375 |
In the DH6 2RX postcode area, located within South Murton & South Hetton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 2RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | George & Sons Convenience Store | 29 Bevin Square, Durham, DH6 2RR | Walking directions to George & Sons 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 2RX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julie Ann Griffiths
Murton - Elected 5 Mar 2026
Grahame Morris
Easington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH6 2RX records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DH6 2RX in South Murton & South Hetton is £100,000 (about £120 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DH6 2RX, including South Hetton Primary (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH6 2RX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,725 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Easington covering DH6 2RX is Grahame Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Ann Griffiths (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.