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Bishop Auckland Central & West

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About

Bishop Auckland Central & West is the historic core of the town, centred around the expansive Market Place. This area contains the town hall and many traditional shopfronts, with streets radiating out towards residential neighbourhoods. The weekly market remains a focal point for local commerce.

The area is defined by its proximity to Auckland Castle, the long-time residence of the Bishops of Durham. The castle's parkland and walls create a distinct green boundary to the west. This part of town includes older terraced housing and leads towards the River Wear.

Area overview

On average Bishop Auckland Central & West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 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 per household in Bishop Auckland Central & West is £43,413 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). Bishop Auckland Central & West is home to around 7,205 people, with a population density of about 2,927.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.86(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.82(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.6(+19%)
Public order
5.83(-29%)
Burglary
5.55(+24%)
North East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,762
29.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,157
19.05%
No qualifications
1,121
18.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
876
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
527
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 6,073

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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Bishop Auckland Central & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,500 up to £420,000.

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
Detached21£243,500
Flats4£43,000
Semi-Detached39£163,000
Terraced34£76,250

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

DL146HA

Cradock Street

DL146NH

Kenilworth Avenue

DL146LE

Cockton Hill Road

DL146TX

Grove Road

DL147EA

Windsor Court

DL140SW

Rookhope Grove

DL140RJ

Rochester Close

DL146NQ

Richmond Avenue

DL146HD

Eastlea Avenue

DL140BF

Deneburn Court

DL147RE

Lindsay Street

DL146HF

Ashcroft Gardens

DL146LY

Berkeley Grove

DL147UE

The Copse

DL146NB

Dudley Grove

DL146TY

Escomb Road

DL146AN

Milton Avenue

DL147RQ

Ladysmith Close

DL146NR

Rush Park

DL146AZ

Ravensworth Avenue

DL146LL

Bolton Grove

DL147DF

Bishop Street

DL146DS

St Andrews Terrace

DL140RS

Baysdale Close

DL146AQ

Raby Gardens

DL140JS

West Auckland

DL146JU

Woodhouse Lane

DL144BB

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL147RG

Ninefields

DL146AB

Escomb Road

DL146DL

St Andrews Crest

DL146HE

Westlea Avenue

DL146TU

Etherley Lane

DL146AP

Byron Avenue

DL144JD

Bishop Auckland

DL146HL

James Street

DL146ND

Belvoir Grove

DL140JR

Foxglove Drive

DL140SH

Middlehope Grove

DL146AA

Cockton Hill Road

DL140TT

Clover Drive

DL146LT

Warwick Road

DL146AF

Conway Grove

DL140TR

Dewberry Court

DL146BJ

Beaumont Street

DL146AH

Cockton Hill Road

DL146DP

Sun Street

DL146JX

Woodhouse Lane

DL146EJ

Leopold Place

DL147DA

Oxford Terrace

DL146AG

Barnard Avenue

DL146LQ

Bowes Grove

DL140SX

Beckett Close

DL146TT

Bishop Auckland

DL144GT

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL146LW

Northumberland Avenue

DL140SY

Primrose Lane

DL146EP

Linden Road

DL146AJ

Newlands Avenue

DL144GS

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL146HH

Oaklea Terrace

DL147TF

Oxford Terrace

DL146ES

Oak Terrace

DL146NF

Bamburgh Avenue

DL146HJ

Hurworth Street

DL147TW

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL146BQ

Percy Street

DL147UA

Saxon Court

DL146HN

Duke Street

DL140TL

Bluebell Close

DL140TJ

Lavender Drive

DL140SR

Furness Close

DL147DQ

Braithwaite Street

DL146BA

Bell Street

DL146EY

General Bucher Court

DL140RW

Carisbrooke Crescent

DL146NP

Northumberland Avenue

DL147QU

Etherley Lane

DL146LN

Skipton Grove

DL146UA

Warwick Road

DL144GL

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL146DQ

South Church Road

DL146NJ

Kenilworth Avenue

DL147TL

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL146TZ

Escomb Road

DL140JT

Foxglove Drive

DL146LS

Warwick Road

DL146AY

Rutland Avenue

DL147TH

Bob Hardisty Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.