Postcode DL17 0QS is located in a rural town, within the Chilton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Chilton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 111.1 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 3.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Chilton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,657 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Chilton has a high crime rate, with approximately 111.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.1% 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 of residents in Chilton is £33,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL17 0QS.
Chilton near DL17 0QS 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £124,500 in Chilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,000 up to £500,050.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £251,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £114,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £55,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chilton
In the DL17 0QS postcode area, located within Chilton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Chilton Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Aycliffe Secure Centre | Secure units | N/A |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL17 0QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 23A South Downs, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0QQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Durham Road, County Durham, DL17 0EN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa | Chilton Way, Ferryhill, DL17 0SD | Walking directions to Nisa |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.