Postcode DH6 2TJ is located in an urban city, within the Shotton and South Hetton ward of County Durham in the North East region , and forms part of the South Murton & South Hetton area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Murton & South Hetton is £35,200 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 3.8 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,237 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
South Murton & South Hetton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.2% 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 of residents in South Murton & South Hetton is £35,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 2TJ.
South Murton & South Hetton near DH6 2TJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £116,250 in Shotton and South Hetton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £355,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £171,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £105,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £89,975 |
10 years price trend in Shotton and South Hetton
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.