Postcode DL14 8ET is located in a rural town, 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 high crime levels, with around 87.4 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 3.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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 8ET.
Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange near DL14 8ET 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 3 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 8ET postcode area, located within Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange, there are 3 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.