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DL14 8FU

Shildon & Dene Valley

County Durham

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Overview

Postcode DL14 8FU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange is £38,186 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,488 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.9%

Approximately 15.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange is £38,186 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from DL14 8FU.

Flood risk

No risk

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange near DL14 8FU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DL14 8FU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bishop Auckland

N/A

Walking directions to Bishop Auckland

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
499
Population density
677.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.74(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.02(-63%)
Vehicle crime
6.68(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.68(-41%)
Other theft
6.01(0%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
481
96.39%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
6
1.2%
Other White
5
1%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.4%
Total population: 499

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
24.44%
Level 3 (A level)
85
20.99%
No qualifications
77
19.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
10.12%
Total 16+ residents: 405

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
34.76%
Owns with a mortgage
69
29.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
12.88%
Other social rented
28
12.02%
Shared ownership
12
5.15%
Total households: 233

Property prices in Shildon & Dene Valley

Median price£81,000
Price per sq ft£90
Sales (last 12 months)209
Typical range (middle 50%)£58K – £150K

Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £81,000 (about £90 per square foot) in Shildon & Dene Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shildon & Dene Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£230,500£184
Semi-Detached44£95,500£106
Terraced125£67,000£75

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shildon & Dene Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shildon & Dene Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167,050£101,250£39,990
2017£160,000£93,500£39,000
2018£159,975£98,000£42,000
2019£165,000£110,000£42,500
2020£183,975£105,000£38,500
2021£189,995£80,000£50,500
2022£184,950£126,000£60,000
2023£212,950£101,250£60,000
2024£210,000£114,000£59,000
2025£210,000£107,500£70,000
2026£240,000£94,000£60,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shildon & Dene Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shildon & Dene Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139£105£49
2017£135£112£44
2018£155£99£49
2019£149£122£48
2020£160£128£44
2021£165£94£59
2022£173£138£66
2023£173£115£67
2024£159£130£69
2025£179£103£77
2026£186£127£71
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shildon & Dene Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shildon & Dene Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL14 8FU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL14 8FU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 20252, Moule Crescent, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8FBDetachedFreehold£200,000
12 Dec 20259, Ruthall Court, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8FDDetachedFreehold£207,500
26 Sept 20259, Maltby Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8SFDetachedFreehold£209,950
09 Apr 202616, Farnham Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8YRTerracedFreehold£150,000
07 Apr 20266, Farnham Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8YRTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the DL14 8FU postcode area, located within Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL14 8FU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Andrew's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPrince Bishops Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryCockton Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL14 8FU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DL14 8FU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAli's Store94 Main Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RYWalking directions to Ali's Store

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 8FU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Michael Stephenson

Shildon & Dene Valley - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Kate Rowland

Shildon & Dene Valley - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Michael David Ramage

Shildon & Dene Valley - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sam Rushworth

Bishop Auckland - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyBishop AucklandE14001101
ParishDene ValleyE04010617
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bishop Auckland North & Coundon GrangeE02004352
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 055EE01020881
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced2024-09-01

Frequently asked questions about DL14 8FU

Is DL14 8FU (Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange) safe?

The area around DL14 8FU records about 73 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 8FU?

The median sale price around DL14 8FU in Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange is £81,000 (about £90 per square foot) based on 209 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DL14 8FU?

There are 5 schools close to DL14 8FU, including St Andrew's Primary School (Good), Prince Bishops Community Primary School (Good) and Cockton Hill Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DL14 8FU?

The closest station to DL14 8FU is Bishop Auckland, about 1,343 m away.

How deprived is the area around DL14 8FU?

DL14 8FU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,488 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DL14 8FU (Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bishop Auckland covering DL14 8FU is Sam Rushworth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: James Michael Stephenson (Reform UK), Kate Rowland (Reform UK) and Michael David Ramage (Reform UK).

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.