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Ferryhill East & Cornforth

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About

Ferryhill East & Cornforth is situated in the south of County Durham, with the A1(M) motorway forming a significant transport corridor to its east. The landscape is characterised by former mining settlements and agricultural land, with residential streets extending from the historic core of Ferryhill. The area's industrial past is evident in its layout and community spaces.

Cornforth is a distinct village to the south-west, centred around its own main street. The area is notable for its proximity to the vast Thrislington Plantation, a large woodland established on reclaimed limestone quarry land, offering extensive walking routes. Local life focuses on practical amenities and community facilities serving the surrounding villages.

Area overview

On average Ferryhill East & Cornforth has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ferryhill East & Cornforth is £31,483 per year. There are 4 schools in Ferryhill East & Cornforth: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ferryhill East & Cornforth is home to around 6,713 people, with a population density of about 618.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ferryhill East & Cornforth Population
6,713
Population density
618 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.48(+2%)
Shoplifting
28.15(+141%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.96(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.58(-7%)
Public order
7.9(-4%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,467
96.32%
Other White
76
1.13%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
29
0.43%
African
19
0.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.25%
Total population: 6,714

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,542
27.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,090
19.37%
Level 3 (A level)
999
17.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
821
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
610
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 5,626

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
985
29.79%
Owns with a mortgage
678
20.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
556
16.81%
Other social rented
527
15.94%
Social rents from council
481
14.54%
Total households: 3,307

Property prices in Ferryhill East & Cornforth

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £87,999 in Ferryhill East & Cornforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ferryhill East & Cornforth 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 Ferryhill East & Cornforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced38£78,350
Semi-Detached41£104,950
Flats1£40,500
Detached9£218,000

10 years median price trend in Ferryhill East & Cornforth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferryhill East & Cornforth.

All postcodes in Ferryhill East & Cornforth

DL178TB

Lambton Road

DL179JW

Vicarage Road

DL178AH

Ferryhill

DL178UB

Manor Court

DL178QT

Ravensworth Road

DL179LH

Reading Street

DL179LT

Barratt Way

DL178RF

De Ferie Court

DL178AE

Highcliffe Terrace

DL179EY

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DL178AF

Broom Road

DL178DH

Beech Grove

DL179PQ

The Grove

DL179NJ

Laburnum Road

DL178JB

South View

DL179JR

Roberts Square

DL178JE

Stratford Gardens

DL178DU

Brancepeth Road

DL179ET

Station Road

DH65LD

Thinford Street

DL179LR

Coronation Terrace

DL178QH

Bamburgh Road

DL178QA

Wood Lane

DL178DP

Hawthorne Road

DL179NS

Linden Road

DH64ER

Cornforth Lane

DL179JT

The Oaks

DL179ND

St Cuthberts Way

DL178QY

Cleves Avenue

DL179HD

Garmondsway Road

DL178DS

Chestnut Avenue

DL179HE

Garmondsway Court

DL178QE

Witton Road

DL179PB

Lichfield Road

DL179EZ

Stobbcross Villas

DL179NH

Laburnum Road

DL178DW

Lime Road

DL178QX

Alnwick Close

DL178SQ

Wood Lane

DL179NA

Bede Grove

DL179EP

Hawthorne Terrace

DL178HG

Derwent Road

DL179PH

Beech Parade

DL178RB

Cleves Close

DL178LU

Kensington Gardens

DL178TH

The Garth

DL178DR

Willow Road

DL179NU

The Oval

DL178LG

Durham Road

DL178QB

Wood Lane

DL178EF

Raby Villas

DL178SU

Skipton Close

DL178DL

Lime Road

DL179PD

Chester Crescent

DL178UE

Hudson Street

DL178HJ

Bowness Grove

DL179LL

Bell Street

DL179HF

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DL179DU

Station Road

DL179BT

High Street

DL179NQ

Cedar Villas

DL178BF

St Lukes Place

DL179JU

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DL178ED

Brancepeth Road

DL179JB

Windsor Terrace

DL179EL

Poplar Terrace

DH64EU

Thinford Road

DL179NX

Lichfield Road

DL178RY

Pine Road

DL179LZ

Elvet Close

DL178RS

Durham Road

DL178QR

Brancepeth Road

DL179LY

Cuthbert Road

DL179JA

Middleham Road

DL179HN

High Street

DL179EN

Maple Grove

DL178TW

Durham Road

DL178QP

Hylton Road

DL179NT

Salisbury Crescent

DL179ES

Poplar Terrace

DL179LX

Oswald Close

DL178DY

Raby Road

DL178RD

Aidens Walk

DL179HR

High Street

DH65NU

Thinford Road

DL178BQ

Lambton Road

DL179JP

Palm Road

DL178LP

Church Lane

DL178EA

Raby Road

DL178HN

Dunning Road

DL178QG

Wood Lane

DL179LE

Thrislington Close

DL178TA

Greenfields

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.