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DL14 8BQ

Primrose Hill

Spennymoor

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Detailed insights for DL14 8BQ

Overview

Postcode DL14 8BQ is located in a rural village, within the Spennymoor ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Coundon North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coundon North is £34,152 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland, about 2.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Newfield Millennium Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Coundon North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,166 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Coundon North has a high crime rate, with approximately 74 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.6%

Approximately 14.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Coundon North is £34,152 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL14 8BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Coundon North near DL14 8BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DL14 8BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNewfield Millennium GreenLargeWalking directions to Newfield Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
105.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.92(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.13(-26%)
Other theft
9.53(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.53(-16%)
Public order
6.6(-19%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
96.1%
Other White
9
2.92%
Caribbean
1
0.32%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
23.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
23.57%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.51%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
43.75%
Owns with a mortgage
33
22.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.89%
Other social rented
19
13.19%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.47%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Spennymoor

Median price£139,500
Price per sq ft£157
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£88K – £190K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £139,500 (about £157 per square foot) in Spennymoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 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 Spennymoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£237,500£210
Semi-Detached44£143,500£178
Terraced53£85,000£102
Flats3£65,000£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spennymoor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spennymoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,500£56,000£104,998£67,475
2017£184,995£77,498£111,625£72,750
2018£186,995£44,000£117,500£63,500
2019£184,000£83,000£90,000£55,000
2020£181,498£59,500£115,000£72,000
2021£189,995£78,000£131,000£74,950
2022£230,000£59,500£140,000£81,250
2023£227,475£116,000£147,495£74,500
2024£199,950£60,000£147,000£85,999
2025£228,995£65,000£140,000£87,999
2026£215,000£39,999£148,475£85,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spennymoor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spennymoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168£83£124£63
2017£159£97£137£75
2018£162£88£131£67
2019£173£135£114£63
2020£167£86£140£85
2021£182£108£158£87
2022£205£110£170£86
2023£228£189£187£92
2024£200£155£174£96
2025£211£102£178£96
2026£210£106£168£101
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spennymoor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Spennymoor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL14 8BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL14 8BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Sept 202514, Primrose Hill, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8BQTerracedFreehold£74,000
30 May 202519, Primrose Hill, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8BQTerracedFreehold£136,000
28 Nov 20254, Stonebank Terrace, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8DFTerracedFreehold£98,000
12 May 20261A, Lydia Terrace, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8BJTerracedFreehold£89,000
04 Mar 20257, Lydia Terrace, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8BJTerracedFreehold£55,000

Schools

In the DL14 8BQ postcode area, located within Coundon North, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL14 8BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimarySt Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryParkside AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,701
Band B£1,984
Band C£2,268
Band D£2,551
Band E£3,118
Band F£3,685
Band G£4,252
Band H£5,102

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DL14 8BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liz Maddison

Spennymoor - Elected 1 May 2025

Independent

Pete Molloy

Spennymoor - Elected 1 May 2025

Independent

Member of parliament

Sam Rushworth

Bishop Auckland - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyBishop AucklandE14001101
WardSpennymoorE05016194
ParishCounty Durham, unparished areaE43000254
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Coundon NorthE02004351
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 051BE01020875
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DL14 8BQ

Is DL14 8BQ (Coundon North) safe?

The area around DL14 8BQ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DL14 8BQ?

The median sale price around DL14 8BQ in Coundon North is £139,500 (about £157 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DL14 8BQ?

There are 2 schools close to DL14 8BQ, including St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Parkside Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DL14 8BQ?

DL14 8BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,166 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DL14 8BQ (Coundon North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bishop Auckland covering DL14 8BQ is Sam Rushworth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Liz Maddison (Independent) and Pete Molloy (Independent).

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.