Postcode DH6 5LE is located in a rural village, within the Bowburn & Coxhoe ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the High Shincliffe & Bowburn area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.9 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 4.0 miles away.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,741 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 5LE.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn near DH6 5LE 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 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 5LE postcode area, located within High Shincliffe & Bowburn, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.