Postcode DH6 5NE is located in a rural village, within the Durham South ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the High Shincliffe & Bowburn area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in High Shincliffe & Bowburn is £43,900 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 3.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,938 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 41.5% 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 of residents in High Shincliffe & Bowburn is £43,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from DH6 5NE.
High Shincliffe & Bowburn near DH6 5NE 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £329,000 in Durham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £520,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £382,475 |
| Flats | 1 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £279,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £292,000 |
10 year median price trend in Durham South
In the DH6 5NE postcode area, located within High Shincliffe & Bowburn, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 5NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | Stockton Road, County Durham, DH6 5NE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lawson Road, County Durham, DH6 5EE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.