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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 44 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
44
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
20.91(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.4(-66%)
Other theft
6.4(+7%)
Shoplifting
4.84(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.27(-63%)
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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £189,975 in Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £825,000.

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
Terraced29£167,000
Detached38£326,000
Flats17£72,500
Semi-Detached52£180,000

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

TS213HN

Beacon Lane

TS211NF

Lodge Lane

DL179AN

Palmers Terrace

TS213BN

Front Street

DL179AH

The Park

TS212AJ

Front Street

DL56JL

Heworth Lane

TS212AP

North Park Road

TS212HB

Sedgefield

TS212JU

The Copse

DL179DA

Bishops Court

TS213AD

Beacon Avenue

DL179BN

Stoneybeck

TS212BU

Park View

TS212AE

Rectory Row

TS212BZ

Station Road

TS213AU

East End

TS212BD

Rosalind Franklin Way

TS213HT

St Edmunds Green

DL179AD

Sedgefield

TS212AU

High Street

TS213HD

Stockton Road

DL179AP

Kiln Crescent

TS211NH

Sedgefield

TS213HA

Stockton Road

DL179BH

Westfield Terrace

TS213EE

Salters Lane

TS213BE

The Lane

TS214BQ

Salters Lane

TS213EW

Sedgefield

DL179AQ

Church Street

TS212HR

Stockton Road

TS213BP

Cunningham Court

DL179AR

High Street

TS213DE

Elm Avenue

TS213BL

Eastwell Close

DL13LF

Ricknall Lane

TS212BA

West Park Lane

TS212HU

Foxton Lane

TS213AE

Beacon Avenue

DL179AW

Bank Top

TS212EQ

Sedgefield

TS213AA

Beacon Avenue

DL179BB

High Road

TS212EX

Sedgefield

DL179AZ

West View

TS213BJ

Orchard Close

TS213BU

White House Drive

TS212HQ

Elstob Lane

TS213FA

Russell Close

TS213NR

Farfield Manor

TS212HA

Peter's Lane

TS225NW

Station Cottages

TS212EF

Lile Gardens

TS212DY

Wykes Close

TS212DA

Station Road

TS213FF

Thomas Wright Way

TS212BF

Saddler Drive

TS213HE

Yarm Lane

TS213BY

Rowan Oval

TS212BS

West End

DL179DR

Sedgefield

TS213NX

Meadow Hill

DL179AF

Church Street

TS212EY

Peter's Lane

TS213BQ

The Lane

TS213FG

Joseph Swan Road

DL179AY

Insula Cottages

TS212AG

Stockton Road

TS212DT

Cragside

DL179AT

Roast Calf Lane

TS213DQ

Lilac Avenue

DL56JH

Carr Lane

TS213ED

Salters Lane

TS212JS

Dunelm Court

TS212ED

Swyfte Close

TS212JA

Belsay Court

TS212JL

Hadleigh Close

TS213BF

Burdon Place

TS213NP

Turnpike Walk

TS213DD

Hawthorn Road

DL179BJ

Ivy Cottages

TS213BG

The Garth

TS213HF

Sedgefield

TS212JX

A177

DL179BD

North View

TS213AQ

The Orchard

TS213NW

Townend

TS212HT

Sedgefield

TS212JH

Hornby Avenue

TS212GA

Burton Mews

TS211NQ

Elstob Lane

TS213DS

Old Durham Road

TS212HN

Sedgefield

TS212AD

The Square

DL170LQ

Sedgefield

TS212BW

West End

TS212BX

West Park Lane

TS212HL

Sedgefield

DL179BG

High Road Avenue

Data Sources

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