Postcode DH6 5NU 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 63.9 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 5.0 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 63.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from DH6 5NU.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth near DH6 5NU 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 5 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 5NU postcode area, located within Ferryhill East & Cornforth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | West Cornforth Primary School | Community school | Outstanding | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Coxhoe Primary School | Community school | Good |
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.