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Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland

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About

Saint Helen Auckland and West Auckland form a continuous settlement west of Bishop Auckland, situated along the A688. The area is characterised by residential streets and local services, with a history linked to coal mining. The landscape includes open fields and the valley of the River Gaunless.

At the heart of West Auckland lies its village green, a focal point surrounded by shops and pubs. The area is known internationally in football history for West Auckland Town F.C., a team of coal miners who won the first World Cup in 1909 and 1911.

Area overview

On average Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland is £43,885 per year. There are 6 schools in Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland is home to around 9,086 people, with a population density of about 401.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland Population
9,086
Population density
401.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
52.5(+140%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.35(+15%)
Shoplifting
31.7(+171%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.16(+59%)
Public order
9.13(+11%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,636
95.05%
Other White
138
1.52%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
50
0.55%
Other Asian
46
0.51%
African
36
0.4%
Total population: 9,086

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,803
24.48%
No qualifications
1,733
23.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,354
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,098
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
729
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 7,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,403
34.91%
Owns with a mortgage
1,195
29.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
618
15.38%
Social rents from council
385
9.58%
Other social rented
307
7.64%
Total households: 4,019

Property prices in Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £135,475 in Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £469,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland 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 Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£242,975
Terraced45£92,000
Semi-Detached25£127,000

10 years median price trend in Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland.

All postcodes in Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland

DL149HD

Arnold Street

DL149AY

Central Grange

DL149LY

Eden Grove

DL140DZ

Station View

DL149FB

Bishops Court

DL149GA

Matthews Drive

DL150JS

Hunwick Lane

DL140DY

Main Street

DL149JE

Oakley Green

DL150RF

Bracken Hill Road

DL149EQ

Old Hall Farm Road

DL149LW

Thirlmere Grove

DL149JU

Staindrop Road

DL149JS

Robson Road

DL150JP

Cross Row

DL158AQ

Constantine Road

DL149HU

Oakley Grange

DL149LA

Raby Terrace

DL149LQ

Haweswater Grove

DL149EF

Boyden Close

DL140BZ

Rosewood Wynd

DL147SW

Low Escomb

DL149AB

West Auckland

DL140AF

Beddow Court

DL150JG

Green Rising

DL149BW

Louisa Terrace

DL149HH

East Green

DL149FG

Mill Race

DL149GE

Walton Crescent

DL149JQ

New Street

DL149EP

Manor Road

DL150JZ

Belle Vue Terrace

DL149BQ

Musgrave Street

DL158ER

Park Terrace

DL149LB

Toad Pool

DL149BB

Maude Terrace

DL140LJ

Low Greenfields

DL149FL

West Auckland

DL149LH

Derwent Avenue

DL149DZ

West Auckland

DL149HJ

East Green

DL150LD

Birch Meadows

DL149UY

Mayfield Walk

DL149ER

Manor Road

DL140ST

Croftside

DL149JF

Oakley Green

DL149EN

Manor Road

DL147ST

High Escomb

DL149ED

Selby Close

DL150LH

West End

DL140LN

West Auckland

DL149TF

Catkin Way

DL158AR

Green Lane

DL149DN

Melrose Drive

DL149JW

Dickenson Road

DL150JH

Holme Dene

DL140SU

Beckett Close

DL150RJ

Rough Lea Lane

DL150LQ

Helmington Terrace

DL140RH

Newark Avenue

DL149FD

Manor Court

DL158EW

Valley Terrace

DL149UD

Lomond Walk

DL140HR

Leazes Lane

DL150LE

Wear View

Data Sources

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