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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.6 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 3.2 miles away. There are 2 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 moderate 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 114.6 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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Murton area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £327,750 |
| Flats | 6 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £122,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £96,000 |
10 year median price trend in Murton
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.