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DL17 0LE

Ferryhill

County Durham

England / North East / County Durham / Chilton / Ferryhill / DL17 0LE

Overview

Postcode DL17 0LE is located in a rural village, 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 very high crime levels, with around 195.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chilton is £33,100 per year. The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe located about 4.6 miles away.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
196
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Chilton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

11.9%

Approximately 11.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Chilton is £33,100 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 146 ft away from DL17 0LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Chilton near DL17 0LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe located about 4.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Ferryhill

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £93,200 in Ferryhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £480,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£217,475
Semi-Detached52£119,000
Terraced78£70,500

10 years price trend in Ferryhill

Schools

In the DL17 0LE postcode area, located within Chilton, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.