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Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham

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About

Sedgefield is a historic market town centred around a large green and St Edmund's Church. The area is known for its racecourse, which hosts major events. To the north lies the village of Bishop Middleham, situated on a limestone plateau. Its landscape is characterised by former quarry workings, some of which are now nature reserves.

A notable geological feature near Bishop Middleham is a inland saline spring, a rarity in the region. The surrounding farmland is primarily arable, with pockets of woodland. The area's settlements are connected by a network of narrow country lanes, with views across the Wear Valley towards the plateau's edge.

Area overview

On average Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham is £53,536 per year. There are 4 schools in Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham is home to around 7,029 people, with a population density of about 74.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham Population
7,029
Population density
74.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.2(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.68(-66%)
Shoplifting
6.83(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.41(-55%)
Other theft
4.98(-24%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,814
96.93%
Other White
65
0.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.41%
Other Asian
20
0.28%
Irish
20
0.28%
Total population: 7,030

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,389
40.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,007
17.07%
No qualifications
817
13.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
778
13.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
443
7.51%
Total 16+ residents: 5,900

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,342
42.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,043
33.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
349
11.05%
Other social rented
188
5.96%
Social rents from council
133
4.21%
Total households: 3,157

Property prices in Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham 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 Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£321,000
Flats17£73,500
Semi-Detached42£179,975
Terraced33£167,000

10 years median price trend in Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham.

All postcodes in Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham

DL179AD

Sedgefield

TS273ER

Sedgefield

TS212BG

Huntsman Close

DL179BQ

Woodstock Terrace

TS213FR

Sedgefield

TS212BP

Lorimer Close

TS285NR

Sedgefield

TS212GA

Burton Mews

TS213EF

Pine Ridge Avenue

TS213HG

Stockton Road

TS213BL

Eastwell Close

TS213FB

Sedgefield

TS213HQ

Stockton Road

DL179BG

High Road Avenue

TS212AS

Thurlow Road

TS212EG

Kerr Crescent

TS213AG

Beaumont Court

TS213DQ

Lilac Avenue

TS214BQ

Salters Lane

TS213AU

East End

TS212HF

Elstob Lane

TS213AF

The Orchard

TS213FD

Joseph Swan Road

TS285NU

Sedgefield

TS212HW

Sedgefield

TS213DF

Elm Avenue

TS213HD

Stockton Road

TS212AU

High Street

TS212ES

Sedgefield

TS212JN

Melgrove Way

TS213AN

The Orchard

TS213AX

East Parade

TS212DP

The Meadows

TS212DS

The Leas

TS212AE

Rectory Row

TS225NP

Sedgefield

TS212AT

Ruddick Mews

TS212DG

Spring Lane

TS212DL

The Meadows

TS213DS

Old Durham Road

TS213DG

Chestnut Road

TS213EH

Woodland Mews

TS213NJ

Winterton Avenue

DL179AH

The Park

TS211NQ

Elstob Lane

TS212BU

Park View

TS212DA

Station Road

DL179AA

Mainsforth Road

TS213HA

Stockton Road

TS213NL

St Lukes Crescent

DL179BH

Westfield Terrace

TS212JR

Claremont Grove

TS212JW

Hasledon Grove

TS213BZ

Hawthorn Road

TS213DH

Maple Grove

TS213NP

Turnpike Walk

TS225NW

Station Cottages

TS211NH

Sedgefield

TS212JB

Matfen Court

TS213EP

Harap Road

TS213NH

Winterton Avenue

TS212JD

Milbourne Court

TS212AF

Rectory Row

TS212BB

Sedgefield

TS212BW

West End

TS212DJ

The Meadows

TS213AP

Malton Terrace

TS213EE

Salters Lane

TS213EU

The Gables

DL179BE

The Green

TS212DX

Eden Drive

TS213AW

St Edmunds Terrace

TS213AZ

The Lane

TS212DU

Cragside

TS212HL

Sedgefield

TS212HN

Sedgefield

TS212JE

Mitford Court

TS212JY

Cordwainer Grove

TS213AH

Beaumont Court

TS213BU

White House Drive

TS213FF

Thomas Wright Way

TS212BH

Town Farm Court

TS212JJ

Queens Drive

TS212JQ

Saddler Drive

TS213EQ

Rosedale Close

TS225NS

Sedgefield

DL13LF

Ricknall Lane

TS212BL

Rectory Row

TS212HG

Carr Lane

TS212HQ

Elstob Lane

TS213DL

Beech Oval

TS213NN

Wellgarth Mews

TS212AZ

North End

TS212JL

Hadleigh Close

TS213BG

The Garth

DL179AQ

Church Street

DL179AW

Bank Top

DL179DW

Mainsforth Road

DL179BU

Town End Farm Court

DL179EA

High Road

Data Sources

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