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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 65 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
Detached15£208,000
Semi-Detached27£115,000
Terraced23£85,000

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

DL146XJ

Jenkins Drive

DL146PQ

Vart Road

DL149TB

Boddy Street

DL146EG

Hanover Court

DL146PB

Proudfoot Drive

DL146QN

Lusby Crescent

DL146QQ

Wood Square

DL146RB

Kitchen Avenue

DL146RN

St Luke's Close

DL140QX

Bishop Auckland South

DL146PY

Ford Way

DL146PZ

Hardisty Crescent

DL146TN

Harrison Crescent

DL149AW

Fylands Drive

DL140SQ

Harthope Grove

DL146FH

Aintree Drive

DL146HW

Cockton Hill Road

DL146PD

Proudfoot Drive

DL146QU

Archer Avenue

DL146RF

Cheesmond Avenue

DL149SY

Proudfoot Drive

DL146JG

Morland Street

DL146QX

Douthwaite Road

DL146UY

Aldhun Close

DL149AH

Fylands Drive

DL146DY

St Andrew's Road

DL146DZ

Thompson Road

DL149AU

Green Lane

DL149TQ

Greenfields Road

DL146QY

Archer Avenue

DL146XL

Aldhun Close

DL146HY

Bishop Auckland South

DL146PR

Lime Grove

DL146QR

Howard Close

DL146RX

Caroline Street

DL149SR

Dilks Street

DL146BF

Coney Avenue

DL146JJ

Caroline Street

DL146RR

Watling Road

DL146RT

St Andrew's Road

DL149ST

Bishop Auckland South

DL146EF

Aintree Drive

DL146FN

Bishop Auckland South

DL146UT

Bishop Auckland South

DL140SA

Bollihope Grove

DL140SB

Croxdale Grove

DL146PF

Hardisty Crescent

DL146PG

Hardisty Crescent

DL146QW

Brusselton View

DL146TJ

Bishop Auckland South

DL149AT

Watling Road

Data Sources

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