Kinnock Close Sherburn, County Durham
11 addresses across 1 postcode (DH6), about 60 m long. USRN 11706298.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Durham, about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cheveley Park Medical Ctr, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 120 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (88% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Sherburn. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 89 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH6 1QT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.3 km (7.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crossroads Sherburn | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stand L Durham | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Belmont Park and Ride | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 29.9 km (19 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 31.6 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Cheveley Park Medical Ctr | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sherburn Village Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | Belmont Dental Practice | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Durham Community Hospital | 6 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Sherburn Police Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Sherburn, Sherburn Village Cashzone | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,240 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 320 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Prior's Hall, Hallgarth, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prior's Hall, Hallgarth | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Sherburnhouse Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Durham Castle and Cathedral | World Heritage Site | 4.8 km (3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sherburn Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Sherburnhouse Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| The Moor | Wood | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Pittington Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Shadforth Dene | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Mallygill Turn | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 11 |
7 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Belmont Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pittington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn Village Workingmens Club DH6 1HB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2023 |
| Cooplands DH6 1HB | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Lambton Arms DH6 1HA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sherburn Community Centre DH6 1HD | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Sherburn Village Convenience Store DH6 1HA | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Shergill Stores DH6 1HD | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food DH6 1HE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Lucky House DH6 1DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 11 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (34); On or near Crescent Close (17); On or near New Street (13); On or near King Street (11); On or near Cookshold Lane (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, bungalow, mid-terrace (lodged 22 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DH6 1QT: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hall Gardens · Alston Walk · Front Street · Chase Court · Peart Close · Hallgarth Street · Nelson Terrace · Hope Street · Hallgarth Villas · Chapel Court · George Street · School Court
All the streets in DH6 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.