Postcode DL17 0EG is located in a rural town, within the Ferryhill ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Chilton area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chilton is £37,821 per year. The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe located about 5.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Chilton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,925 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Chilton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chilton is £37,821 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL17 0EG.
Chilton near DL17 0EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £98,000 in Ferryhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £212,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £40,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £120,000 |
| Terraced | 72 | £78,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ferryhill
In the DL17 0EG postcode area, located within Chilton, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL17 0EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ferryhill Convenience Store | 26 Duncombe Terrace, Ferryhill, DL17 8BW | Walking directions to Ferryhill Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Broom Mini Market | 21 Conyers Terrace, Ferryhill, DL17 8AT | Walking directions to Broom Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 171A-177A Brancepeth Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8QR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.