Postcode DH6 2TA 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 4.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 1.1% 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 2TA.
South Murton & South Hetton near DH6 2TA 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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
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 2TA, 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.