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Ferryhill

England / North East / County Durham / Ferryhill

About

Ferryhill is a ward located in County Durham, England, covering the town of Ferryhill and surrounding areas. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It has a small town center with local shops, supermarkets, and essential services catering to daily needs. The ward is situated near the A1(M), providing convenient transport links to nearby towns and cities like Durham and Darlington.

The landscape around Ferryhill includes green spaces such as Ferryhill Sports Ground and nearby farmland, offering recreational opportunities. The area has historical ties to coal mining, with remnants of its industrial past still visible. Schools, healthcare facilities, and community centers serve the local population. Public transport connects Ferryhill to neighboring areas, making it a practical location for commuters. The ward maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere with a focus on community-focused events and activities.

Area overview

On average Ferryhill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ferryhill is £33,332 per year. There are 7 schools in Ferryhill: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Ferryhill

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £93,200 in Ferryhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £480,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£217,475
Semi-Detached52£119,000
Terraced78£70,500

10 years price trend in Ferryhill

All postcodes in Ferryhill

DL167HG

North Close Road

DL167JN

Windlestone Lane

DL170DR

Chilton Lane

DL178AL

Broom Road

DL178BN

Cleves Avenue

DL178DG

Broom Road

DL178EF

Raby Road

DL178HL

Coniston Road

DL178RF

De Ferie Court

DL178TB

Lambton Road

DL167JF

Spennymoor West

DL167JY

Church Close

DL170DN

George Street

DL178AD

Ferryhill East & Cornforth

DL178AU

Broomside

DL178LR

Oswald Place

DL178PB

Kelvin Street

DL178SU

Lambton Road

DL148EN

Spennymoor West

DH65LQ

Bridge Street

DL167JT

Spennymoor West

DL170AL

Chilton Lane

DL170DH

Chilton Lane

DL178EA

Raby Road

DL178LA

Darlington Road

DL178LT

Church Lane

DL178PX

Bessemer Street

DL167HX

Beckwith's Lane

DL167JB

Beckwith's Lane

DL178LN

Dean And Chapter Industrial Estate

DL178AT

Chilton

DL178JN

Market Street

DL178LP

Church Lane

DL178PY

Cavendish Court

DL178QG

Wood Lane

DL179DJ

Burnhope Way

DL167JU

Merrington Road

DL170AG

Duncombe Bank

DL170DJ

William Street

DL178AE

Broom Road

DL178AH

Ferryhill East & Cornforth

DL178DJ

Beech Crescent

DL178HN

Dunning Road

DL178LG

Durham Road

DL178QN

Ravensworth Road

DL178PA

Kelvin Street

DL178QH

Bamburgh Road

DL170AA

Cleveland View

DL167HB

Vyners Close

DL167HZ

Merrington Road

DL170AJ

Chilton

DL178BJ

Chilton

DL178DF

Helmsley Close

DL178DH

Beech Grove

DL178QL

Raby Road

DL178JE

Lanark Terrace

DL178JS

Darlington Road

DL178NG

Holyoake Street

DL178QE

Walworth Road

DL178RX

Ferryhill East & Cornforth

DL170DP

Laurel Road

DL178BW

Chilton

DL178EN

Broomside

DL178HJ

Bowness Grove

DL178QP

Ferryhill East & Cornforth

DL167HP

Merrington Road

DL167XL

Edison Drive

DL170DA

Chilton Lane

DL178AX

Kitchener Terrace

DL178JL

Market Street

DL178LD

Durham Road

DL178ND

Blandford Street

DL178AB

Ferryhill East & Cornforth

DL167HN

Merrington Road

DL167JE

Spennymoor West

DL170DX

Carlton Street

DL170PG

Gordon Terrace

DL178AG

Broom Road

DL178AR

Chilton

DL178DL

Lime Road

DL178DT

Raby Road

DL178LU

Ferryhill East & Cornforth

DL178SZ

Morpeth Close

DL167JH

Spennymoor West

DL170EG

Chilton

DL178DQ

Beech Crescent

DL178HD

Grasmere Road

DL178NQ

Hackworth Street

DL178PP

Merrington Road

DL178QF

Balmoral Road

DL178SQ

Wood Lane

DL178UA

Priors Path

DL170NB

Spennymoor West

DH65LB

Bridge Street

DL167FX

Bell Road

DL167JZ

Spennymoor West

DL170AE

Chilton

DL170BA

Wolseley Street

DL170BJ

Chilton Lane

DL170NA

Windlestone Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.