Postcode DL17 0RT 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.4 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 3.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Chilton has a moderate 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.
Chilton has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from DL17 0RT.
Chilton near DL17 0RT 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £128,500 in Chilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,000 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 | 21 | £253,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £124,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £60,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chilton
In the DL17 0RT postcode area, located within Chilton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 0RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Durham Road, County Durham, DL17 0EN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 23A South Downs, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0QQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Chilton Way, Ferryhill, DL17 0SD | Walking directions to Nisa |
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.