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Bishop Auckland South

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About

Bishop Auckland South is a residential area in County Durham, located near the River Wear. The area features a mix of housing, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties, with some modern developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, providing essential services for residents. The nearby Bishop Auckland town centre offers additional retail and leisure options.

The area has good transport links, with bus routes connecting it to surrounding towns and Durham city. Green spaces like the Auckland Park provide recreational opportunities. Historically, the area was shaped by coal mining, though this has declined in recent decades. Bishop Auckland South remains a practical and accessible location for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Bishop Auckland South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bishop Auckland South is £29,700 per year. There are 6 schools in Bishop Auckland South: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishop Auckland South Population
7,039
Population density
3,360.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,727
95.55%
Other White
115
1.63%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
25
0.36%
African
23
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.28%
Total population: 7,040

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
817
25.58%
Owns with a mortgage
706
22.1%
Social rents from council
682
21.35%
Other social rented
551
17.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
388
12.15%
Total households: 3,194

Property prices in Bishop Auckland South

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Bishop Auckland South area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £307,350.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bishop Auckland South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£197,750
Semi-Detached27£115,000
Terraced20£82,500

10 years median price trend in Bishop Auckland South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop Auckland South.

All postcodes in Bishop Auckland South

DL140QZ

Weardale Drive

DL146DN

St Bedes Road

DL146ED

Hilton Road

DL146JA

Cockton Hill Road

DL146PJ

Birch Avenue

DL146QH

Murphy Crescent

DL146RG

Gudmunsen Avenue

DL149SX

Manor Road

DL149TD

Boddy Street

DL140RF

Weardale Drive

DL146RZ

Clifford Avenue

DL146XA

Bishop Auckland South

DL149TH

Bishop Auckland South

DL140RZ

Blagden Grove

DL146DX

Mccullagh Gardens

DL146PP

Brooklands

DL146QG

Irvin Avenue

DL146TH

Beechwood Drive

DL146RW

Archer Avenue

DL146UZ

Bishop Auckland South

DL146XH

Jenkins Drive

DL146DD

St Peters Close

DL146DJ

South Church Road

DL146HS

Cockton Hill Road

DL149TE

Greenfields Road

DL140RY

Linburn Drive

DL146DF

St Aidans Drive

DL146FQ

Woodhouse Lane

DL140QT

Bishop Auckland South

DL140SF

Shipley Grove

DL146GA

Arran Court

DL146HP

High Melbourne Street

DL146NX

Proudfoot Drive

DL146RE

Cheesmond Avenue

DL146RP

Abbey Road

DL146TQ

Bishop Auckland South

DL146XX

Bishop Auckland South

DL149TJ

Bishop Auckland South

DL140RQ

Linburn Drive

DL146PH

Waine Crescent

DL146PX

Aclet Close

DL146PN

Abbey Road

DL146RH

Greenfields Road

DL146TL

Ramsey Crescent

DL140SD

Horsley Grove

DL140SE

Waskerley Grove

DL146DE

St Aidans Drive

DL146EA

Gent Road

DL146FF

Cockton Hill Road

DL146HG

Fleet Street

DL146HX

Caroline Street

DL146PL

Abbey Road

DL146PS

Crawford Close

DL146PT

Cosgrove Avenue

DL146QA

Waine Crescent

DL140QY

Weardale Drive

DL140RG

Harthope Grove

DL146JN

Cockton Hill Road

DL146UU

Bishop Auckland South

DL146JH

Bishop Auckland South

DL146JY

Lambton Drive

DL146QS

Farm Close

DL146RD

Cheesmond Avenue

DL146JE

Seymour Street

DL146UX

Dovecot Hill

DL149AP

Dilks Street

DL146QT

Farm Close

DL146RA

Taylor Square

DL140RD

Bishop Auckland South

DL146PU

Aclet Close

DL146PW

Brooklands

DL146TG

Bishop Auckland South

DL146UP

Cheshire Place

DL149AS

Watling Road

DL146LB

Woodhouse Lane

DL140RB

Shipley Grove

DL146EE

North End Gardens

DL146QP

Douthwaite Road

DL146UR

Cheshire Place

DL146EB

Gent Road

DL146EQ

St Andrew's Road

DL146RS

Fylands Drive

DL146TR

Murphy Crescent

DL146TW

Harrison Crescent

DL146XS

Beechwood Drive

DL149SZ

Dent Street

DL149TG

Fairfield Court

DL140RA

Weardale Drive

DL146JB

Caroline Street

DL146PE

Brooklands

DL146QL

Coney Avenue

DL146SA

Bishop Auckland South

DL149TA

Bishop Auckland South

DL140QS

Weardale Drive

DL146JD

James Street

DL146SD

Bishop Auckland South

DL149SS

Manor Road

DL146JZ

Woodhouse Lane

DL146PA

Hardisty Crescent

DL146TP

Richardson Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.