Postcode DH6 4EL is located in a rural town, within the Bowburn & Coxhoe ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill is £42,170 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 5.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,108 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill is £42,170 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from DH6 4EL.
Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill near DH6 4EL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 261 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 in Bowburn & Coxhoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £660,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 81 | £254,995 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £136,000 |
| Terraced | 80 | £98,750 |
10 year median price trend in Bowburn & Coxhoe
In the DH6 4EL postcode area, located within Coxhoe & Quarrington Hill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Coxhoe Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | West Cornforth Primary School | Community school | Outstanding |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 4EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Cornforth Lane, County Durham, DH6 4DG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | The Avenue, County Durham, DH6 4AH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Petterson Dale, Durham, DH6 4HA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.