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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

TS212JP

Farrier Close

TS213BB

The Lane

TS213BF

Burdon Place

TS213DN

Cherry Tree Drive

TS212AH

Cross Street

TS212DH

The Meadows

TS212HT

Sedgefield

DL179BL

Stoneybeck

TS212BQ

Cartwright Close

TS212EZ

Harpington View

TS212HB

Sedgefield

TS212HE

Sedgefield

TS212AY

Church View

TS212EL

Sandy Bank

TS212EW

Sedgefield

TS213AS

High Street

TS213BQ

The Lane

TS213HP

Hartlepool Road

TS212DT

Cragside

TS212ET

The Garth

TS213HF

Sedgefield

DL179AP

Kiln Crescent

TS212AP

North Park Road

TS212BZ

Station Road

TS212JU

The Copse

TS213EX

Neville Drive

TS213FE

John Walker Road

TS213NS

Millclose Walk

DL179DB

Flambard Court

TS211NJ

Bishopton Crossing

TS213ET

Sedgefield

TS285NT

Coal Lane

DL170LH

Gipsy Lane

DL179DR

Sedgefield

DL179BN

Stoneybeck

TS212AN

Hall Lea

TS212DY

Wykes Close

TS212HU

Foxton Lane

TS213DB

Chestnut Road

TS213EL

Butterwick Road

TS213HN

Beacon Lane

DL13NN

Lime Lane

DL179AX

Hawthorn Terrace

DL179AE

Sedgefield

TS212DW

The Meadows

TS212EA

Naylor Road

TS212AA

South View

TS212HS

Heley Mews

TS213DA

Hawthorn Road

TS213DD

Hawthorn Road

TS212EP

West View Cottages

TS212JX

A177

TS213BE

The Lane

TS213BS

North End

TS213NU

Homestall

DL179AT

Roast Calf Lane

DL179AU

Kirtley Terrace

TS212AB

The Square

TS212BT

West End

TS212EH

Foumarts Lane

TS212JH

Hornby Avenue

TS212JS

Dunelm Court

TS213DY

Salters Lane

TS213NT

Pasture Field

TS213BT

North End

TS213HT

St Edmunds Green

TS212EE

The Willows

TS212BY

Station Road

TS212EQ

Sedgefield

TS213BA

The Lane

TS212AG

Stockton Road

TS212BN

The Square

TS212EY

Peter's Lane

TS213DW

Durham Road

TS212HD

Sedgefield

DL179BB

High Road

TS211NF

Lodge Lane

TS211NG

Lodge Lane

TS212AW

Boyne Court

TS213BY

Rowan Oval

Data Sources

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