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About

Sedgefield ward is located in County Durham, covering the town of Sedgefield and surrounding villages such as Bradbury, Fishburn, and Trimdon. The area is known for its historic market town, with Sedgefield itself dating back to medieval times. The ward features a mix of residential areas, farmland, and green spaces, with the A1(M) motorway providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

The ward includes several local amenities, including schools, shops, and leisure facilities. Sedgefield Racecourse is a notable attraction, hosting regular horse racing events. The area also has strong community ties, with events like the annual Sedgefield Show celebrating local culture and agriculture. The landscape is largely rural, with pockets of woodland and open fields, offering a balance between countryside living and connectivity to urban centres like Durham and Darlington.

Area overview

On average Sedgefield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sedgefield is £44,343 per year. There are 4 schools in Sedgefield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sedgefield Population

8,157

Population density

86.3 per km²

Demographics

British

7,892

96.74%

Other White

0.86%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.4%

Other Asian

0.33%

Irish

0.32%

Total population: 8,158

Housing

Owns outright

1,467

39.64%

Owns with a mortgage

1,205

32.56%

Private landlord or letting agency

455

12.29%

Other social rented

255

6.89%

Social rents from council

203

5.49%

Total households: 3,701

Property prices in Sedgefield

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Sedgefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	37	£320,000	£169,000	£225,000	£350,000	£434,000
Flats	17	£74,950	£56,900	£70,000	£86,995	£111,800
Semi-Detached	45	£175,000	£85,200	£135,000	£196,000	£297,000
Terraced	38	£132,975	£55,950	£85,499	£195,150	£282,200

10 years median price trend in Sedgefield

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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