Postcode DL14 8SF is located in an urban city, within the Shildon & Dene Valley area 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 median sale price in Shildon & Dene Valley is £81,500 (around £91 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £57,750 and £145,000. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,725 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from DL14 8SF.
Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange near DL14 8SF 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bishop Auckland | N/A | Walking directions to Bishop Auckland |
Based on 220 recent sales, the median property price is £81,500 (about £91 per square foot) in Shildon & Dene Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £230,000 | £183 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £115,000 | £130 |
| Terraced | 134 | £65,620 | £71 |
| Flats | 1 | £39,750 | £64 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £170,275 | £101,000 | £39,500 |
| 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 | £217,500 | £100,000 | £68,000 |
| 2026 | £226,500 | £125,000 | £64,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £139 | £104 | £47 |
| 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 | £183 | £136 | £70 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL14 8SF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 9, Maltby Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8SF | Detached | Freehold | £209,950 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 5, Westcott Drive, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 31, Westcott Drive, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 25, Westcott Drive, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8SG | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 2, Westcott Drive, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8SG | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the DL14 8SF postcode area, located within Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL14 8SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ali's Store | 94 Main Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RY | Walking directions to Ali's Store |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL14 8SF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Michael Stephenson
Shildon & Dene Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Kate Rowland
Shildon & Dene Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Michael David Ramage
Shildon & Dene Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Sam Rushworth
Bishop Auckland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL14 8SF 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.
The median sale price around DL14 8SF in Shildon & Dene Valley is £81,500 (about £91 per square foot) based on 220 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to DL14 8SF, including St Andrew's Primary School (Good), Prince Bishops Community Primary School (Good) and King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL14 8SF is Bishop Auckland, about 1,241 m away.
DL14 8SF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,725 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 8SF 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).