Postcode DL14 8EP is located in an urban city, within the Shildon & Dene Valley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange is £38,186 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange is £38,186 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL14 8EP.
Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange near DL14 8EP 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £87,500 in Shildon & Dene Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £118,500 |
| Terraced | 109 | £70,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shildon & Dene Valley
In the DL14 8EP postcode area, located within Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.