Bishop Auckland Town ward is located in the historic market town of Bishop Auckland, County Durham. The area includes the town center, known for its mix of independent shops, cafes, and local businesses. Key landmarks include the Auckland Castle, a historic residence of the Bishops of Durham, and the nearby Bishop Auckland Town Hall. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with a railway station providing links to Darlington and Durham.
The ward has a mix of residential areas, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern housing developments. Green spaces like the Auckland Park offer recreational opportunities, while the River Gaunless runs through the area. The ward also hosts regular markets and events, reflecting its role as a hub for the surrounding communities. Education and healthcare facilities, including Bishop Auckland College and the University Hospital of North Durham, serve local residents.
On average Bishop Auckland Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 231 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bishop Auckland Town is £35,604 per year. There are 7 schools in Bishop Auckland Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).
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Brancepeth Grove
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Dudley Grove
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Bishop Street
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Blackett Street
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Newgate Street
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Market Place
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Fore Bondgate
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Bishop Auckland Central & West
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Bob Hardisty Drive
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Compton Grove
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Grey Street
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Adelaide Street
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Kingsway
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Railway Street
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Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange
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Batts Terrace
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Edward Street
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Raine Street
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Barrington Street
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Byron Avenue
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Cockton Hill Road
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Belvoir Grove
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Saddler Street
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Stranton Street
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Kingsway
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Queen's Road
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Newgate Street
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North Bondgate
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Bob Hardisty Drive
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Bishop Auckland Central & West
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Bob Hardisty Drive
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Newlands Avenue
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Cockton Hill Road
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Frances Terrace
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Escomb Road
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Bob Hardisty Drive
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Market Place
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Chester Street
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Hexham Street
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Ninefields
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Bradford Drive
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Bob Hardisty Drive
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Arthur Terrace
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Berkeley Grove
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Brancepeth Grove
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South Church Road
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Railway Street
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Prince's Street
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Addison Road
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Cockton Hill Road
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Ferguson Court
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Bamburgh Avenue
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Escomb Road
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Newgate Street
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Dial Stob Hill
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The Copse
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Chatsworth Avenue
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Arthur Terrace
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Arundel Close
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Deerness Road
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Stranton Street
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Flintoff Street
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Sherwood Court