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Coundon North

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About

Coundon North sits within the wider Coundon area, located a few miles northwest of Bishop Auckland. The residential streets are primarily made up of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Local amenities are centred around a small parade of shops serving daily needs, and the area is bordered by green fields to the north and west.

The landscape is gently sloping, with views from higher points across the Wear Valley. A local landmark is the Coundon Band, a brass group with a long history originating from the village's mining community. Public footpaths lead from the estate into the surrounding countryside, connecting to wider walking routes.

Area overview

On average Coundon North has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coundon North is £34,152 per year. There are 7 schools in Coundon North: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Coundon North is home to around 7,235 people, with a population density of about 491.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coundon North Population
7,235
Population density
491.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.6(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.12(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.37(+20%)
Public order
6.08(-31%)
Other theft
5.67(-13%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,989
96.6%
Other White
77
1.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.32%
Indian
17
0.23%
Other
16
0.22%
Total population: 7,235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,679
28.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,204
20.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,000
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
878
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
577
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 5,863

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
966
29.62%
Owns with a mortgage
740
22.69%
Social rents from council
581
17.82%
Other social rented
503
15.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
397
12.17%
Total households: 3,261

Property prices in Coundon North

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £133,325 in Coundon North area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coundon North 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 Coundon North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£222,998
Flats1£78,000
Semi-Detached28£135,000
Terraced29£85,000

10 years median price trend in Coundon North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coundon North.

All postcodes in Coundon North

DL150BZ

Crown Road

DL150NJ

Coleridge Close

DL148AX

Long Lane

DL148JW

Victoria Lane

DL150NT

Fairfield Walk

DL148DB

Institute Terrace

DL150AY

Devon Drive

DL150BL

Birch Drive

DL150NU

Huntsgarth

DL148AA

Wells Cottages

DL148EH

Shildon & Dene Valley

DL148HS

Kent Street

DL150AD

Commercial Street

DL150AG

Wesley Street

DL150LU

St Johns Gardens

DL150QP

North Terrace

DL148JU

Chiltern Road

DL148QA

Potters Close

DL148XW

Gordon Grove

DL150QE

Hall Lane Estate

DL150QL

Park Terrace

DL150UT

Barnfield Way

DL150XD

Dovedale Avenue

DL148DR

New Park

DL148JB

Rutland Street

DL148QW

Durham Road

DL150DE

Low Willington

DL150QW

Jubilee Terrace

DL148BF

Shildon & Dene Valley

DL148HL

Leeholme Road

DL148LW

Wilson Avenue

DL148PB

Wharton Street

DL150AA

Commercial Street

DL150LT

Hunwick Lane

DL150LY

Saxby Drive

DL148PA

The Crescent

DL150BA

Eden Terrace

DL150BJ

Oak Avenue

DL150GS

Fleming Way

DL150DG

Willington & Hunwick

DL150QX

Manor Road

DL148JT

Chiltern Road

DL150AL

Bedford Place

DL150PR

Lincoln Drive

DL148QB

Park View Terrace

DL148AL

Spennymoor

DL150NS

Northrop Close

DL148AU

Long Lane

DL148DW

Leeholme Road

DL148HG

Stainemore Terrace

DL150GJ

Hill Meadows

DL148PY

Shildon & Dene Valley

DL150BP

Cedar Crescent

DL148AF

High Road

DL148JG

Cambridge Street

DL150AJ

Manor Road

DL150PW

Cambridge Avenue

DL148HW

Hartley Avenue

DL148QJ

Grange View

DL150AH

Willington & Hunwick

DL150ND

Helmington Grove

DL150UX

Abbey Gardens

DL148DE

Springbank Road

DL148LD

Hambleton Road

DL150DF

Barnfield Way

DL150GR

Surtees Drive

DL148HR

Addison Road

DL150AU

Rosemead Avenue

DL150BE

The Paddock

DL148NX

Helmsley Drive

DL148ER

Shildon & Dene Valley

DL148BN

West View

DL148HT

Nottingham Street

DL150DB

Laburnum Gardens

DL148DQ

Spennymoor

DL148HF

Westerton Road

DL148LE

Hambleton Road

DL148QH

Park Avenue

DL148EJ

Eden Terrace

DL150BW

Sycamore Grove

DL150QG

Hall Lane Estate

DL150BN

Ash Drive

DL150PJ

Kensington Terrace

DL150PU

Canterbury Crescent

DL150UP

Church View

DL148AB

Low Road

DL148BP

Springbank Road

DL150NG

Wareham Way

DL148HJ

Leeholme Road

DL148PZ

East Terrace

DL150BQ

Salisbury Street

DL150DQ

Willington & Hunwick

DL150NR

Willington & Hunwick

DL150QU

Willington & Hunwick

DL148QD

Station Houses

DL148HU

Leeholme Road

DL148LA

Tyne Walk

DL150AS

Surrey Place

DL150TY

Birch Drive

DL148JY

Mendip Walk

Data Sources

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