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 £145,250. 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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £103,000 (about £120 per square foot) in Murton area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £248,000 | £208 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £102,500 | £120 |
| Terraced | 47 | £95,000 | £108 |
| Flats | 4 | £73,000 | £109 |
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 | £256,500 | £80,000 | £118,000 | £93,000 |
| 2026 | £243,000 | £70,475 | £101,500 | £98,210 |
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 | £146 | £105 |
| 2026 | £209 | £109 | £118 | £107 |
There were 50+ 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 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 52, Regent Court, Durham, DH6 2TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £111,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2026 | 17, Regent Court, Durham, DH6 2TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 57, Regent Court, Durham, DH6 2TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £73,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 20, Clarence Gate, Durham, DH6 2TX | Detached | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the DH6 2UZ postcode area, located within South Murton & South Hetton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | South Hetton Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Easington Lane Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2014. |
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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DH6 2UZ in Murton is £103,000 (about £120 per square foot) based on 124 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 official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
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).