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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 80 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
80
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
40.53(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.23(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.74(+15%)
Burglary
6.11(+22%)
Public order
5.41(-38%)
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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Bishop Auckland Central & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,500 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
Detached19£243,500
Flats4£27,500
Semi-Detached27£165,000
Terraced29£75,000

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

DL146ER

Beech Road

DL147RD

Ladysmith Street

DL146TT

Bishop Auckland

DL147TG

Wesley Grove

DL140TR

Dewberry Court

DL146AJ

Newlands Avenue

DL146LS

Warwick Road

DL140JS

West Auckland

DL140RW

Carisbrooke Crescent

DL146AY

Rutland Avenue

DL140TN

Snowdrop Way

DL146LN

Skipton Grove

DL146LU

Warkworth Avenue

DL146UH

Ediscum Garth

DL146LW

Northumberland Avenue

DL146UF

Dene Hall Drive

DL146BQ

Percy Street

DL146LP

Blair Grove

DL146NH

Kenilworth Avenue

DL144JF

Bishop Auckland

DL146LJ

Morpeth Grove

DL147EA

Windsor Court

DL140RL

Stirling Close

DL140TS

Campion Place

DL146AG

Barnard Avenue

DL147RF

Hazel Grove

DL146AB

Escomb Road

DL146JT

Woodhouse Lane

DL147DF

Bishop Street

DL140RT

Calder Close

DL140SX

Beckett Close

DL146JU

Woodhouse Lane

DL146LY

Berkeley Grove

DL140SG

Killhope Grove

DL146AW

Northumberland Avenue

DL146AN

Milton Avenue

DL146LT

Warwick Road

DL146DA

Wordsworth Avenue

DL146DL

St Andrews Crest

DL146LQ

Bowes Grove

DL147DG

Nelson Street

DL144JD

Bishop Auckland

DL146AE

Westfield Road

DL146NA

Brancepeth Grove

DL146NB

Dudley Grove

DL140BF

Deneburn Court

DL140JP

Front Street

DL146DQ

South Church Road

DL146LX

Compton Grove

DL147BQ

Grey Street

DL146BD

Cockton Hill Road

DL146HQ

Fleet Street

DL146ND

Belvoir Grove

DL140RP

Lancaster Close

DL144GT

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL146AP

Byron Avenue

DL146EX

Hawthorn Road

DL146HL

James Street

DL147TL

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL144GL

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL146AL

Newlands Avenue

DL146BE

Cockton Hill Road

DL146BW

Frances Terrace

DL140RS

Baysdale Close

DL146UQ

Etherley Lane

DL147QU

Etherley Lane

DL144GS

Bob Hardisty Drive

DL146LF

Lambton Drive

DL146JX

Woodhouse Lane

DL146UJ

Langley Grove

DL146EW

Acacia Road

DL146FJ

Ferguson Court

DL146NR

Rush Park

DL146TY

Escomb Road

DL147UE

The Copse

DL140TW

Larkspur Court

DL146HA

Cradock Street

DL146NF

Bamburgh Avenue

DL146BL

Arthur Terrace

DL146NG

Arundel Close

DL146UA

Warwick Road

DL140TL

Bluebell Close

DL146AX

Chatsworth Avenue

DL146DU

Holdforth Crest

DL146ET

Cedar Road

DL140RX

Easby Close

DL146EL

Albion Terrace

DL146EP

Linden Road

DL147BW

East Parade

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.