Postcode DL17 8EE is located in a rural town, within the Ferryhill ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Ferryhill East & Cornforth area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ferryhill East & Cornforth is £31,100 per year. The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe located about 5.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,773 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 60.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ferryhill East & Cornforth is £31,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL17 8EE.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth near DL17 8EE 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 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £102,000 in Ferryhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £225,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £112,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £120,000 |
| Terraced | 87 | £82,700 |
10 year median price trend in Ferryhill
In the DL17 8EE postcode area, located within Ferryhill East & Cornforth, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL17 8EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 171A-177A Brancepeth Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8QR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Broom Mini Market | 21 Conyers Terrace, Ferryhill, DL17 8AT | Walking directions to Broom Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Ferryhill Convenience Store | 26 Duncombe Terrace, Ferryhill, DL17 8BW | Walking directions to Ferryhill Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.