Postcode DL13 3BA is located in a rural town, within the Weardale area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Stanhope & Weardale area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stanhope & Weardale is £42,936 per year. The median sale price in Weardale is £171,000 (around £165 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £115,000 and £282,500. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland, about 9.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Duck Lane.
Stanhope & Weardale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,907 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Stanhope & Weardale has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stanhope & Weardale is £42,936 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL13 3BA.
Stanhope & Weardale near DL13 3BA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 9.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Duck Lane | Small | Walking directions to Duck Lane |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £165 per square foot) in Weardale area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £337,500 | £222 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £166,000 | £166 |
| Terraced | 54 | £127,500 | £138 |
| Flats | 2 | £102,500 | £113 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £196,500 | £113,000 | £120,000 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | £213,000 | £131,500 | £170,000 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £259,500 | £155,000 | £123,333 | £100,000 |
| 2019 | £195,500 | £125,000 | £137,500 | £98,001 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £67,000 | £170,000 | £95,000 |
| 2021 | £248,000 | £200,000 | £174,250 | £126,500 |
| 2022 | £318,500 | £84,000 | £189,975 | £124,250 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £110,500 | £148,500 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £325,000 | £211,250 | £196,000 | £147,750 |
| 2025 | £335,500 | £125,000 | £164,250 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £283,250 | £115,000 | £160,000 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £179 | £90 | £114 | £97 |
| 2017 | £154 | £119 | £145 | £108 |
| 2018 | £155 | £115 | £120 | £101 |
| 2019 | £165 | £153 | £111 | £104 |
| 2020 | £179 | £115 | £145 | £115 |
| 2021 | £195 | £167 | £135 | £126 |
| 2022 | £253 | £94 | £187 | £128 |
| 2023 | £241 | £113 | £135 | £160 |
| 2024 | £226 | £169 | £172 | £155 |
| 2025 | £220 | £188 | £162 | £154 |
| 2026 | £240 | £164 | £162 | £134 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL13 3BA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 16, The Crofts, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3BA | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 19, The Crofts, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3BB | Terraced | Freehold | £173,500 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 14, Riverside, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3BP | Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 22, The Causeway, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3AZ | Other | Freehold | £5,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 11, The Causeway, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £211,000 |
In the DL13 3BA postcode area, located within Stanhope & Weardale, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Wolsingham School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2015. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wolsingham Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL13 3BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | County Durham, DL13 3AF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lau's Chinese Takeaway;Wolsingham Convenience Store | 4-5;3 Market Place, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3AF | Walking directions to Lau's Chinese Takeaway;Wolsingham Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL13 3BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anita Savory
Weardale - Elected 1 May 2025
John Shuttleworth
Weardale - Elected 1 May 2025
Sam Rushworth
Bishop Auckland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL13 3BA records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and burglary.
The median sale price around DL13 3BA in Weardale is £171,000 (about £165 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DL13 3BA, including Wolsingham School (Good) and Wolsingham Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DL13 3BA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,907 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bishop Auckland covering DL13 3BA is Sam Rushworth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anita Savory (Independent) and John Shuttleworth (Independent).