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DL17 0LR

Rookery Gardens

Chilton

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Detailed insights for DL17 0LR

Overview

Postcode DL17 0LR is located in a rural hamlet, within the Chilton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Chilton area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chilton is £37,821 per year. The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe, about 2.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Chilton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Chilton has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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

2/10

The average income per household in Chilton is £37,821 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from DL17 0LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Chilton near DL17 0LR 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
31 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.5(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.98(-50%)
Burglary
7.11(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.23(-72%)
Public order
1.94(-76%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
91.15%
Other White
5
2.21%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.77%
Irish
3
1.33%
Indian
2
0.88%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
41.83%
No qualifications
32
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.46%
Level 3 (A level)
24
11.54%
Apprenticeship
14
6.73%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
62.96%
Owns with a mortgage
25
23.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.96%
Social rents from council
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Chilton

Median price£129,950
Price per sq ft£177
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£105K – £223K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £129,950 (about £177 per square foot) in Chilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£275,000£206
Semi-Detached31£124,000£176
Terraced17£80,830£93

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chilton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chilton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£131,498£98,995£45,000
2017£144,000£97,995£31,000
2018£171,498£97,995£39,750
2019£176,750£109,995£60,500
2020£208,750£85,000£39,999
2021£217,500£115,000£51,750
2022£229,995£114,250£70,000
2023£241,250£110,000£58,000
2024£237,500£114,975£69,500
2025£252,500£123,000£60,000
2026£248,000£116,000£96,999
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chilton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chilton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£147£48
2017£157£141£35
2018£166£148£55
2019£171£146£69
2020£181£122£48
2021£185£148£56
2022£206£163£83
2023£203£123£62
2024£218£118£71
2025£205£176£77
2026£204£146£120
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chilton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chilton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL17 0LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL17 0LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 202622, Rookery Gardens, Ferryhill, DL17 0LRDetachedFreehold£279,000

Schools

In the DL17 0LR postcode area, located within Chilton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL17 0LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryChilton AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,701
Band B£1,984
Band C£2,268
Band D£2,551
Band E£3,118
Band F£3,685
Band G£4,252
Band H£5,102

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DL17 0LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen Robert Bowron

Chilton - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Alan Strickland

Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewton Aycliffe and SpennymoorE14001382
WardChiltonE05016165
ParishWindlestoneE04010714
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ChiltonE02004338
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 053IE01034508
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DL17 0LR

Is DL17 0LR (Chilton) safe?

The area around DL17 0LR records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DL17 0LR?

The median sale price around DL17 0LR in Chilton is £129,950 (about £177 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DL17 0LR?

There is 1 school close to DL17 0LR, including Chilton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DL17 0LR?

DL17 0LR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,038 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DL17 0LR (Chilton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor covering DL17 0LR is Alan Strickland (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Robert Bowron (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.