Postcode DH6 5LR 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 3.8 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 5LR.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn near DH6 5LR 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 3.8 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 5LR 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.