Abbeydale Gardens, South Hetton, Durham
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH6 2TS.
At a glance
15 property sales on Abbeydale Gardens, South Hetton, Durham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 25 Apr 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £185,290. Average sale prices fell from £177,475 in 2016 to £137,250 in 2025 (-23%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Abbeydale Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Abbeydale Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DH6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £185,290 | 10 May 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £125,680 | 25 Apr 2025 |
Sold prices on Abbeydale Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 20 Jun 2025 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 25 Apr 2025 | £122,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 31 Mar 2025 | £152,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 28 Mar 2025 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 10 May 2024 | £217,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 15 Mar 2024 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 1 Nov 2023 | £247,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 50, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 28 Jul 2022 | £180,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 24 Aug 2021 | £124,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 44, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 22 Apr 2021 | £160,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 14 Jun 2019 | £177,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 26 Oct 2018 | £185,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 34, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 16 Mar 2018 | £119,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 5 Jan 2018 | £149,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 13 Oct 2017 | £109,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 29 Sep 2017 | £173,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 52, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 19 May 2017 | £188,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 17 Jun 2016 | £179,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Abbeydale Gardens DH6 2TS | 24 Mar 2016 | £175,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24, Abbeydale Gardens | £109,000 (Oct 2017) → £135,000 (Jun 2025) | +24% over 8 yrs |
| 33, Abbeydale Gardens | £149,950 (Jan 2018) → £225,000 (Mar 2024) → £217,500 (May 2024) | +45% over 6 yrs |
| 30, Abbeydale Gardens | £175,000 (Mar 2016) → £185,000 (Oct 2018) | +6% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Abbeydale Gardens
Crime
36 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abbeydale Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Criminal damage & arson | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Abbeydale Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hetton Primary 202 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Easington Lane Primary School 281 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton 127 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Ribbon School 514 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Elemore Hall School 208 pupils | Community special school | 11–16 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Hetton Lyons Nursery School 110 pupils | Nursery | 1–4 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Hetton Lyons Primary School 431 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Easington CofE Primary School 167 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Seaham station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min walk
- Horden station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Grey Horse Store (NW-bound, A182 Front Street) 2 min walk
- Grey Horse Store (SE-bound, A182 Front Street) 2 min walk
- Cricket Club (SE-bound, A182) 4 min walk
- Health Centre (E-bound, A182 Front Street) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Silverdale Family Practice
South Hetton Health Ctr, Front Street, Durham · 0.2 mi - Murton Medical Centre
The Surgery, 20 Woods Terrace East, Seaham · 1.6 mi - Hetton Group Practice
Francis Way, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring · 2.5 mi - Southdene Medical Centre
Front Street, Shotton Colliery, Durham · 2.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 610 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,409 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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