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Trimdon & Fishburn

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About

Trimdon and Fishburn are neighbouring former mining villages situated in east County Durham. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland and scattered woodland, with the distinct silhouette of Trimdon Wind Farm visible on the horizon. Residential streets built to house colliery workers radiate from central greens and community facilities.

The area's industrial heritage is a quiet, pervasive presence. The villages are connected by the A177, which follows the route of a former railway line. At the heart of Trimdon, the parish church of St Mary Magdalene stands on a site with origins dating back to the 12th century, a historical counterpoint to the more recent past.

Area overview

On average Trimdon & Fishburn has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Trimdon & Fishburn is £38,952 per year. There are 3 schools in Trimdon & Fishburn: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Trimdon & Fishburn is home to around 7,001 people, with a population density of about 347.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Trimdon & Fishburn Population
7,001
Population density
347.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.28(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.14(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.71(-15%)
Public order
6(-27%)
Burglary
5.86(+31%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,823
97.47%
Other White
45
0.64%
Other Asian
24
0.34%
Irish
15
0.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.2%
Total population: 7,000

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,472
25.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,231
21.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,099
19.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
856
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
575
9.99%
Total 16+ residents: 5,754

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,061
33.34%
Owns with a mortgage
910
28.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
13.07%
Social rents from council
395
12.41%
Other social rented
325
10.21%
Total households: 3,182

Property prices in Trimdon & Fishburn

Median price£101,000
Price per sq ft£122
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£80K – £154K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £101,000 (about £122 per square foot) in Trimdon & Fishburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Trimdon & Fishburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£180,000£178
Semi-Detached40£106,500£127
Terraced35£80,000£94
Flats1£50,000£52

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Trimdon & Fishburn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trimdon & Fishburn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132,000£75,250£54,125
2017£157,000£70,000£65,000
2018£138,250£65,000£62,500
2019£140,000£81,250£60,998
2020£155,000£80,500£68,600
2021£205,000£79,750£65,000
2022£199,000£107,500£75,000
2023£190,000£97,000£75,000
2024£201,500£110,000£68,250
2025£194,250£102,500£83,999
2026£180,000£120,000£80,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trimdon & Fishburn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trimdon & Fishburn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£87£47
2017£138£88£71
2018£134£78£68
2019£148£87£66
2020£156£88£69
2021£162£98£67
2022£175£113£86
2023£179£112£84
2024£162£117£83
2025£169£121£95
2026£178£143£89
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trimdon & Fishburn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Trimdon & Fishburn in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.