Postcode DH6 2UU 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 55.1 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 3.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.0% 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 of residents in South Murton & South Hetton is £35,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 2UU.
South Murton & South Hetton near DH6 2UU 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 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.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £167,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £107,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £82,500 |
10 year median price trend in Shotton and South Hetton
In the DH6 2UU postcode area, located within South Murton & South Hetton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | South Hetton Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Easington Lane Primary School | Community school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 2UU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | George & Sons Newsbox MiniMarket | 1-2 Front Street, Durham, DH6 2UY | Walking directions to George & Sons Newsbox MiniMarket |
| 0.5 mi | Grey Horse Convenience Store | Front Street, Durham, DH6 2RG | Walking directions to Grey Horse Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.