Postcode DL14 9DW is located in an urban city, within the West Auckland ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland is £43,885 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 1.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,195 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland is £43,885 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL14 9DW.
Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland near DL14 9DW 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £138,475 in West Auckland area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £469,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £232,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £57,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £137,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £98,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Auckland
In the DL14 9DW postcode area, located within Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL14 9DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manor Road Convenience Store | Manor Road, County Durham, DL14 9ER | Walking directions to Manor Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Best One | 46 Station Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9HE | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Station Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9HE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | News & Homeware | Maude Terrace, County Durham, DL14 9BB | Walking directions to News & Homeware |
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.