Palmer Street, South Hetton, Durham
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH6 2SU.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Palmer Street, South Hetton, Durham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £106,475. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £73,240. Average sale prices rose from £60,000 in 2016 to £106,475 in 2026 (+77%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 45% below the Durham average of £193,540 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Palmer Street range from £51,000 to £109,950. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 263 streets in Durham with at least two sales in the last year, Palmer Street ranks 211th for average price.
House prices on Palmer Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DH6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £73,240 | 22 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Palmer Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 22 May 2026 | £103,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 27 Mar 2026 | £109,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 23 Jan 2026 | £52,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 19 Nov 2024 | £57,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 15 May 2024 | £55,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 29 Apr 2024 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 2 Sep 2022 | £54,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 8 Jun 2021 | £54,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 29 Jan 2021 | £51,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 27 Nov 2020 | £61,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 7 Mar 2019 | £58,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 25 May 2018 | £82,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 21 Dec 2017 | £56,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 24 Mar 2016 | £54,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Palmer Street DH6 2SU | 5 Jan 2016 | £66,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29, Palmer Street | £66,000 (Jan 2016) → £103,000 (May 2026) | +56% over 10 yrs |
| 16, Palmer Street | £54,000 (Sep 2022) → £57,000 (Nov 2024) | +6% over 2 yrs |
| 8, Palmer Street | £51,000 (Jan 2021) → £55,000 (May 2024) | +8% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Palmer Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hetton Primary 202 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton 127 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Ribbon School 514 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Easington Lane Primary School 281 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Easington CofE Primary School 167 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School 95 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Easington Academy 769 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.9 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Seaham station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min walk
- Horden station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Police Houses (SW-bound, West Lane) 1 min walk
- Police Houses (N-bound, Jamisson Terrace) 2 min walk
- Welfare Crescent shops (SE-bound, A182 Front Street) 2 min walk
- Gregson Terrace (NW-bound, A182) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Silverdale Family Practice
South Hetton Health Ctr, Front Street, Durham · 0.6 mi - Murton Medical Centre
The Surgery, 20 Woods Terrace East, Seaham · 1.4 mi - Southdene Medical Centre
Front Street, Shotton Colliery, Durham · 2.4 mi - Bevan Medical Group
Bevan Grove, Shotton Colliery, Durham · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - South Hetton Road · 1.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Murton - Church Street · 1.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Murton · 1.3 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Dalton Park · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.6 mi
- Haswell Pharmacy Ltd · 1.3 mi
- Foster Morton Healthcare Limited · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Palmer Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.1% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 35.9% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.1% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 20.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.3% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.8% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.3% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 43% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.8% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.5% | 25.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17% | 24.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.7% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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- Hunters 3.6 mi
- Jonathon Lewis 3.8 mi
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