Postcode DL14 8PB 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 Coundon North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Coundon North is £34,152 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 71.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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 8PB.
Coundon North near DL14 8PB 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 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 8PB postcode area, located within Coundon North, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL14 8PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 111 Collingwood Street, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8LL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Leeholme Stores | Leeholme Road, County Durham, DL14 8HL | Walking directions to Leeholme Stores |
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.