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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

DL150AW

Dunelm Avenue

DL150NA

Bridge Street

DL148DF

Stonebank Terrace

DL148QQ

Spring Terrace

DL150AE

Lydia Street

DL150BG

Low Willington

DL148AE

High Road

DL148DD

Grey Street

DL148HH

Leeholme Road

DL150GH

Hawthorn Drive

DL150QS

Hall Lane Estate

DL148BH

Spennymoor

DL148BL

Garden Street

DL148NJ

Clyde Terrace

DL150BD

Low Willington

DL150GN

Kasher Road

DL150BU

Dellside

DL150NH

South Street

DL150UZ

Vicarage Gardens

DL148HQ

York Close

DL148LF

Hambleton Road

DL150UY

Priory Gardens

DL150XA

Rockingham Road

Data Sources

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