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Bishop Middleham and Cornforth

About

Bishop Middleham and Cornforth ward is located in County Durham, covering rural and semi-rural areas. The ward includes the villages of Bishop Middleham, Cornforth, and surrounding farmland. The landscape features open fields and small settlements, with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. The area is connected by local roads, providing access to nearby towns like Sedgefield and Ferryhill.

The ward has a mix of historic and modern housing, with some older properties in Bishop Middleham reflecting its medieval origins. Local amenities include schools, pubs, and community facilities, serving the small population. The area retains a quiet, countryside character, with limited commercial development. Public transport links are sparse, relying mainly on bus services to nearby urban centres.

Area overview

On average Bishop Middleham and Cornforth has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bishop Middleham and Cornforth is £36,513 per year. There are 2 schools in Bishop Middleham and Cornforth: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bishop Middleham and Cornforth Population

3,684

Population density

218.2 per km²

Demographics

British

3,526

95.79%

Other White

1.87%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.35%

Irish

0.27%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.27%

Total population: 3,681

Housing

Owns outright

588

33.66%

Owns with a mortgage

441

25.24%

Private landlord or letting agency

256

14.65%

Other social rented

223

12.76%

Social rents from council

192

10.99%

Total households: 1,747

Property prices in Bishop Middleham and Cornforth

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £118,975 in Bishop Middleham and Cornforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Middleham and Cornforth over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£230,000	£92,000	£173,000	£286,500	£460,000
Semi-Detached	16	£95,500	£46,750	£71,500	£126,200	£164,750
Terraced	21	£85,000	£51,500	£61,000	£119,950	£145,000

10 years median price trend in Bishop Middleham and Cornforth

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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