Postcode DH6 2UZ is located in an urban city, within the Murton area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the South Murton & South Hetton area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 median sale price in Murton is £103,000 (around £120 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £80,000 and £145,500. The nearest station is Seaham, about 3.7 miles away. There are 2 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,642 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
South Murton & South Hetton has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in South Murton & South Hetton is £42,739 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from DH6 2UZ.
South Murton & South Hetton near DH6 2UZ 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | South Hetton Welfare Park | Medium | Walking directions to South Hetton Welfare Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £103,000 (about £120 per square foot) in Murton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £465,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £243,000 | £200 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £105,000 | £120 |
| Terraced | 48 | £95,500 | £109 |
| 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 | £93,415 |
| 2026 | £231,500 | £72,000 | £105,000 | £96,470 |
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 | £215 | £129 | £145 | £108 |
| 2026 | £172 | £110 | £120 | £106 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH6 2UZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May 2026 | White Lion Veterinary Clinic, Hall Street, Durham, DH6 2TU | Other | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 57, Regent Court, Durham, DH6 2TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £73,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 4, Clarence Gate, Durham, DH6 2TX | Detached | Freehold | £172,500 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 3, Clarence Gate, Durham, DH6 2TX | Detached | Freehold | £156,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Station Hotel, Front Street, Durham, DH6 2TH | Other | Freehold | £57,000 |
In the DH6 2UZ postcode area, located within South Murton & South Hetton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | South Hetton Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Easington Lane Primary School | Community school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH6 2UZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | George & Sons Newsbox MiniMarket | 1-2 Front Street, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2UY | Walking directions to George & Sons Newsbox MiniMarket |
| 0.2 mi | Grey Horse Convenience Store | Front Street, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2RG | Walking directions to Grey Horse Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH6 2UZ, 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 2UZ records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2UZ in Murton is £103,000 (about £120 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DH6 2UZ, including South Hetton Primary (Good) and Easington Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH6 2UZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,642 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 2UZ is Grahame Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Ann Griffiths (Labour Party).