Postcode DL15 0EQ is located in a rural town, within the Willington & Hunwick ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Coundon North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coundon North is £34,152 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland, about 3.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Coundon North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Coundon North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from DL15 0EQ.
Coundon North near DL15 0EQ 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £139 per square foot) in Willington & Hunwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £245,000 | £208 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £137,000 | £145 |
| Terraced | 48 | £87,500 | £92 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £194,950 | £110,000 | £64,125 |
| 2017 | £175,000 | £105,498 | £58,750 |
| 2018 | £170,995 | £118,000 | £65,000 |
| 2019 | £177,995 | £108,000 | £63,000 |
| 2020 | £189,000 | £116,000 | £65,750 |
| 2021 | £232,000 | £115,000 | £78,500 |
| 2022 | £236,000 | £131,000 | £83,750 |
| 2023 | £230,975 | £115,000 | £85,000 |
| 2024 | £240,000 | £144,000 | £80,000 |
| 2025 | £227,500 | £147,000 | £89,250 |
| 2026 | £230,000 | £130,000 | £89,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150 | £129 | £65 |
| 2017 | £150 | £116 | £69 |
| 2018 | £150 | £141 | £77 |
| 2019 | £150 | £123 | £70 |
| 2020 | £161 | £126 | £74 |
| 2021 | £166 | £114 | £84 |
| 2022 | £185 | £145 | £89 |
| 2023 | £188 | £143 | £92 |
| 2024 | £197 | £163 | £88 |
| 2025 | £209 | £166 | £92 |
| 2026 | £198 | £139 | £92 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL15 0EQ.
In the DL15 0EQ postcode area, located within Coundon North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL15 0EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-Operative Food | 1-2 Commercial Street, Willington, Crook, DL15 0AD | Walking directions to The Co-Operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Willington Convenience Store | 105-106 Commercial Street, Willington, Crook, DL15 0AA | Walking directions to Willington Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 84 High Street, Willington, Crook, DL15 0PE | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
Elected local representatives for DL15 0EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cathy Hunt
Willington & Hunwick - Elected 1 May 2025
Emma Hunt
Willington & Hunwick - Elected 1 May 2025
Mary Kelly Foy
City of Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL15 0EQ records about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 DL15 0EQ in Coundon North is £145,000 (about £139 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to DL15 0EQ, including Willington Primary School (Good), Parkside Academy (Good) and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DL15 0EQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 794 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for City of Durham covering DL15 0EQ is Mary Kelly Foy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Cathy Hunt (Reform UK) and Emma Hunt (Reform UK).
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.