Postcode DL14 8DL is located in a rural hamlet, 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Auckland Park.
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.
Coundon North has a high crime rate, with approximately 74 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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.
The average income per household in Coundon North is £34,152 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL14 8DL.
Coundon North near DL14 8DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bishop Auckland | N/A | Walking directions to Bishop Auckland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Auckland Park | Large | Walking directions to Auckland Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £237,500 | £210 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £143,500 | £178 |
| Terraced | 53 | £85,000 | £102 |
| Flats | 3 | £65,000 | £106 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
In the DL14 8DL postcode area, located within Coundon North, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL14 8DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spar Express | County Durham, DL14 8QE | Walking directions to Spar Express |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL14 8DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Maddison
Spennymoor - Elected 1 May 2025
Pete Molloy
Spennymoor - Elected 1 May 2025
Sam Rushworth
Bishop Auckland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL14 8DL 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.
The median sale price around DL14 8DL in Coundon North is £139,500 (about £157 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DL14 8DL, including King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (Good) and Etherley Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL14 8DL is Bishop Auckland, about 1,468 m away.
DL14 8DL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bishop Auckland covering DL14 8DL 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).
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.