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About

Coundon is a ward located in County Durham, England, part of the larger Bishop Auckland area. The ward includes the village of Coundon and surrounding settlements, with a mix of residential and rural landscapes. It lies near the River Wear and is connected to nearby towns by road networks, making it accessible for commuting and local travel.

The area has a history tied to coal mining, with former collieries shaping its development. Today, Coundon features housing estates, green spaces, and local amenities serving its community. The ward is part of the Durham County Council administrative area, with a focus on maintaining infrastructure and services for residents. Its proximity to Bishop Auckland provides access to broader facilities while retaining a smaller-scale, village-like atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Coundon has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Coundon is £32,146 per year. There are 2 schools in Coundon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coundon Population
4,353
Population density
307.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,209
96.65%
Other White
53
1.22%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
16
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.25%
White and Black African (mixed)
10
0.23%
Total population: 4,355

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
620
30.57%
Owns with a mortgage
461
22.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
363
17.9%
Social rents from council
293
14.45%
Other social rented
236
11.64%
Total households: 2,028

Property prices in Coundon

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £99,975 in Coundon area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coundon 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£187,000
Semi-Detached12£120,425
Terraced32£83,750

10 years median price trend in Coundon

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

All postcodes in Coundon

DL148AY

Granville Terrace

DL148BW

Springbank Road

DL148PJ

Church Street

DL148QS

Gurlish West

DL148DT

Westerton Heights

DL148LL

Cleveland View

DL148AR

Pitt Street

DL148PG

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange

DL148JA

Leeholme Road

DL148NQ

Fair View Close

DL148AT

Granville Terrace

DL148BG

Cobey's Carr Lane

DL148DG

Coundon North

DL148PF

Well Chare

DL148QN

Durham Road

DL148AD

High Road

DL148AZ

Long Lane

DL148JR

Chiltern Road

DL148NF

Nicholson Court

DL148NL

Helmsley Drive

DL148PP

Church Street

DL148AJ

Coundon North

DL148LY

Collingwood Street

DL148BJ

Coundon North

DL148JJ

Buckingham Terrace

DL148AN

Coundon North

DL148HN

Leeholme Road

DL148HP

Fairlawn Avenue

DL148HY

Leeholme Road

DL148JP

Leeholme Road

DL148LB

Coundon North

DL148LT

Drake Avenue

DL148LU

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange

DL148PS

West Park

DL148PW

Frederick Street

DL148AH

Dairy Lane

DL148DU

Dairy Lane

DL148HD

High Road

DL148HX

Hereford Street

DL148QR

Gurlish West

DL148QT

The Hawthorns

DL148AE

High Road

DL148DD

Grey Street

DL148DF

Coundon North

DL148ET

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange

DL148HH

Chiltern Road

DL148PD

Church Street

DL148QQ

Coundon North

DL148BH

Coundon North

DL148BL

Garden Street

DL148NJ

Coundon North

DL148NU

Howlish Lane

DL148NZ

Collingwood Street

DL148LF

Hambleton Road

DL148HQ

Addison Road

Data Sources

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