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Bishop Auckland Central & West

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About

Bishop Auckland Central & West is a primarily residential area located in the heart of County Durham. The district features a mix of Victorian terraces and modern housing, with local amenities including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to nearby towns and Durham city centre. The River Wear runs along its eastern edge, providing green spaces for walking and leisure.

The town centre offers a range of independent businesses and chain stores, alongside historic landmarks like Auckland Castle. The area has a strong sense of community, with regular markets and events held in the Market Place. Bishop Auckland West includes quieter suburban streets, while the central zone remains a hub for commerce and services. The nearby A688 provides easy access to the A1(M), making it a practical base for commuters.

Area overview

On average Bishop Auckland Central & West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bishop Auckland Central & West is £38,000 per year. There are 6 schools in Bishop Auckland Central & West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishop Auckland Central & West Population
7,205
Population density
2,927.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,901
95.75%
Other White
77
1.07%
Indian
48
0.67%
Other Asian
35
0.49%
Chinese
24
0.33%
Total population: 7,207

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,531
46.45%
Owns with a mortgage
998
30.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
530
16.08%
Other social rented
102
3.09%
Other forms of private rent
85
2.58%
Total households: 3,296

Property prices in Bishop Auckland Central & West

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Bishop Auckland Central & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £19,000 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bishop Auckland Central & West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishop Auckland Central & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£242,750
Flats5£26,000
Semi-Detached31£160,000
Terraced30£72,500

10 years median price trend in Bishop Auckland Central & West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop Auckland Central & West.

All postcodes in Bishop Auckland Central & West

DL140RU

Rockingham Drive

DL146AT

Brewer Street

DL146NP

Northumberland Avenue

DL140TP

Lupin Close

DL144HL

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL146AQ

Raby Gardens

DL146FL

Prescott Way

DL146HR

Alderson Street

DL147RG

Ninefields

DL147BJ

Durham Street

DL147TW

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL146DB

Cleveland Avenue

DL147DA

Oxford Terrace

DL146AU

Tivoli Place

DL146BJ

Beaumont Street

DL146EN

Acacia Road

DL146UG

Dene Hall Drive

DL147RB

Clarence Gardens

DL147RQ

Ladysmith Street

DL144BB

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL146AF

Conway Grove

DL140RN

Tamworth Close

DL140SR

Brinkburn Close

DL140SS

Brinkburn Close

DL140TH

Foxglove Drive

DL146AH

Cleveland Avenue

DL146AR

Cleveland Avenue

DL146DG

Cedar Road

DL146NJ

Kenilworth Avenue

DL146TZ

Escomb Road

DL140TJ

Lavender Drive

DL144EL

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL146BP

Helena Terrace

DL146DP

Dixon Street

DL146EH

Bishop Auckland Central & West

DL146HH

Oaklea Terrace

DL147UA

Bishop Auckland Central & West

DL146LA

Woodhouse Lane

DL140SH

Middlehope Grove

DL146FP

Cleveland Avenue

DL147DQ

Braithwaite Street

DL147RE

Lindsay Street

DL146AA

Cockton Hill Road

DL146DS

St Andrew's Place

DL146EY

Hawthorn Road

DL146HD

Eastlea Avenue

DL146HE

Westlea Avenue

DL147BN

Durham Street

DL147RA

Clarence Gardens

DL140SY

Foxglove Drive

DL146DT

Deneside

DL146EU

Laburnum Road

DL146HB

Cradock Street

DL146HF

Ashcroft Gardens

DL146LR

Balmoral Grove

DL146LG

Bamburgh Avenue

DL146UD

Granville Road

DL147DE

Bishop Auckland Central & West

DL146LE

Cockton Hill Road

DL146BN

Frances Terrace

DL146EZ

Elm Terrace

DL146LH

Lumley Grove

DL146NT

Barrington Meadows

DL140JR

Foxglove Drive

DL140RJ

Rochester Close

DL140SJ

Bedburn Drive

DL140TT

Clover Drive

DL146NW

Helena Terrace

DL146UE

Pollard's Drive

DL147BA

Gibbon Street

DL147DZ

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL147TF

Oxford Terrace

DL140SW

Rookhope Grove

DL144JA

Bishop Auckland Central & West

DL146BG

Cockton Hill Road

DL146DR

Dene Grove

DL146EJ

Leopold Place

DL146NL

Alnwick Close

DL140JT

Foxglove Drive

DL146AZ

Ravensworth Avenue

DL146HN

Duke Street

DL146TX

Grove Road

DL147DB

May Street

DL147QY

The Clarence

DL147QZ

Clarence Street

DL140RR

Rockingham Drive

DL146BA

Bell Street

DL146DW

Dixon Street

DL146ES

Cedar Road

DL146LZ

Carlisle Grove

DL146NE

Brough Grove

DL146TU

Bishop Auckland Central & West

DL147TH

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL146NQ

Richmond Avenue

DL146UB

Deerness Road

DL147DD

Hutchinson Street

DL147RD

Ladysmith Street

DL146ER

Beech Road

DL146HJ

Hurworth Street

DL146LL

Bolton Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.