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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 82 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
82
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
40.97(0%)
Shoplifting
27.71(+128%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.98(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.26(+11%)
Public order
8.79(0%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £85,000 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
Detached9£218,000
Flats1£40,500
Semi-Detached36£108,000
Terraced32£76,750

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

DL179ES

Poplar Terrace

DL179JB

Windsor Terrace

DL179LY

Cuthbert Road

DL178DP

Hawthorne Road

DL178EB

Brancepeth Road

DL178JA

Lanark Terrace

DL178AQ

West View

DL179BT

High Street

DL178DW

Lime Road

DL179NJ

Laburnum Road

DL178RA

Cleves Court

DL178DR

Willow Road

DL178HG

Derwent Road

DL178LY

Eamont Road

DL178SS

Helmsley Close

DL178UB

Manor Court

DL178DS

Chestnut Avenue

DL179HF

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DL179JW

Vicarage Road

DL179LB

The Lane

DL179NL

Ash Terrace

DL179JN

High Street

DL178DG

Elm Road

DL178EF

Raby Villas

DL178RF

De Ferie Court

DL178TB

Lambton Road

DL179EW

Birch Road

DL179HY

West View

DL179JL

Bridge Road

DL178AD

Highland Terrace

DL178SU

Skipton Close

DL179HD

Garmondsway Road

DL179HR

High Street

DL178LR

Oswald Place

DL179NS

Linden Road

DH65LQ

Bridge Street

DL178EA

Raby Road

DL178LT

Church Lane

DH65NX

Thinford Road

DL178LP

Church Lane

DL178QG

Wood Lane

DL179LL

Bell Street

DL178JN

Market Street

DL179PF

Beech Parade

DL178AE

Highcliffe Terrace

DL178DJ

Lime Road

DL178HN

Dunning Road

DL178LG

Durham Road

DL178QH

Bamburgh Road

DL179EP

Hawthorne Terrace

DL179LT

Barratt Way

DL178AH

Ferryhill

DL178QN

Ravensworth Road

DL179HN

High Street

DH65PA

Bowburn & Coxhoe

DL178DH

Beech Grove

DL178JE

Stratford Gardens

DL178QE

Witton Road

DL179JE

Slake Terrace

DL179JQ

The Green

DL179PQ

The Grove

DL178HJ

Bowness Grove

DL179NG

Cedar Terrace

DL178QL

Ravensworth Road

DL178RX

Ferryhill

DL179NQ

Cedar Villas

DL178QP

Hylton Road

DL178LD

Durham Road

DL179JA

Middleham Road

DL179LU

Bede Grove

DL178JL

Chapel Terrace

DL178AB

East View

DL178AG

Milford Terrace

DL178DL

Lime Road

DL178LU

Kensington Gardens

DL178SZ

Morpeth Close

DL178DT

Raby Road

DL179LA

Station Road

DL178QF

Balmoral Road

DL178SQ

Wood Lane

DL178UA

Priors Path

DL178DQ

Beech Crescent

DL179JS

Hollyhurst Road

DL179JF

East View

DL179PA

Lichfield Road

DH65LB

Thinford Street

DL178SX

Belsay Close

DL179PE

Raisby Terrace

DL178DX

Raby Road

DL178TW

Durham Road

DL178JB

South View

DL179EZ

Stobbcross Villas

DL179LX

Oswald Close

Data Sources

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