Postcode DL14 8SG 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.2 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
The average income per household in Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange is £38,186 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from DL14 8SG.
Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange near DL14 8SG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bishop Auckland | N/A | Walking directions to Bishop Auckland |
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 8SG postcode area, located within Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL14 8SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 (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.