Postcode DH6 4ER is located in a rural town, within the Bowburn & Coxhoe ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Ferryhill East & Cornforth area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ferryhill East & Cornforth is £31,483 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 5.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,703 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ferryhill East & Cornforth is £31,483 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from DH6 4ER.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth near DH6 4ER 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 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 251 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 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 | 67 | £238,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 106 | £131,000 |
| Terraced | 78 | £99,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bowburn & Coxhoe
In the DH6 4ER postcode area, located within Ferryhill East & Cornforth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Coxhoe Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | West Cornforth Primary School | Community school | Outstanding |
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.
Elected local representatives for DH6 4ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gary Hutchinson
Bowburn & Coxhoe - Elected 1 May 2025
Jan Blakey
Bowburn & Coxhoe - Elected 1 May 2025
Kyle Martin Genner
Bowburn & Coxhoe - Elected 1 May 2025
Alan Strickland
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.