Postcode DH6 2ST 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 low crime levels, with around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below 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 3.5 miles away. There are 1 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 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 2ST.
South Murton & South Hetton near DH6 2ST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH6 2ST.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | 26, Phalp Street, Durham, DH6 2ST | Terraced | Freehold | £50,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 12, Palmer Street, Durham, DH6 2SU | Terraced | Freehold | £109,950 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 17, Palmer Street, Durham, DH6 2SU | Terraced | Freehold | £52,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 1, Phalp Street, Durham, DH6 2SS | Terraced | Freehold | £77,500 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 4, Phalp Street, Durham, DH6 2SS | Terraced | Freehold | £103,000 |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 2ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | George & Sons Convenience Store | 29 Bevin Square, Durham, DH6 2RR | Walking directions to George & Sons Convenience Store |
| 0.4 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 2ST, 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 2ST records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2ST 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 is 1 school close to DH6 2ST, including South Hetton Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH6 2ST scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,530 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 2ST 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.