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About

West Auckland ward is located in County Durham, covering a mix of rural and semi-urban areas. The ward includes the village of West Auckland itself, along with surrounding farmland and smaller settlements. It lies near the River Gaunless, with a landscape shaped by its agricultural history and proximity to the Durham Dales.

The area has strong ties to local mining heritage, with remnants of its industrial past still visible. West Auckland is known for its community events, including the annual West Auckland Show. The ward features a blend of older stone-built properties and more modern housing, with amenities like schools, shops, and pubs serving the local population. Transport links connect it to nearby towns such as Bishop Auckland.

Area overview

On average West Auckland has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Auckland is £36,890 per year. There are 5 schools in West Auckland: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

154

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Auckland Population

8,787

Population density

766.1 per km²

Demographics

British

8,331

94.83%

Other White

132

1.5%

Other Asian

0.59%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.57%

African

0.38%

Total population: 8,785

Housing

Owns outright

1,417

36.54%

Owns with a mortgage

1,168

30.12%

Private landlord or letting agency

556

14.34%

Social rents from council

369

9.52%

Other social rented

273

7.04%

Total households: 3,878

Property prices in West Auckland

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £131,000 in West Auckland area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £550,000.

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 West Auckland over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	42	£203,000	£116,700	£170,496	£269,463	£369,500
Flats	1	£43,000	£43,000	£43,000	£43,000	£43,000
Semi-Detached	34	£129,998	£78,000	£110,000	£149,000	£201,397
Terraced	36	£89,000	£47,375	£71,000	£110,875	£145,625

10 years median price trend in West Auckland

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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