Postcode DH6 5BG is located in a rural town, within the Bowburn & Coxhoe ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the High Shincliffe & Bowburn area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in High Shincliffe & Bowburn is £47,723 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 3.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bowburn Park.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in High Shincliffe & Bowburn is £47,723 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from DH6 5BG.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn near DH6 5BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bowburn Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bowburn Park |
| 0.2 mi | Doorstep Green | Small | Walking directions to Doorstep Green |
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
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 5BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Durham Road, Durham, DH6 5AT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Tweddle Terrace, County Durham, DH6 5AE | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lawson Road, County Durham, DH6 5EE | Walking directions to The Co-operative 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.