Postcode DL17 8HQ is located in a rural town, within the Ferryhill ward of County Durham in the North East region , and forms part of the Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West is £34,200 per year. The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe located about 5.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Dean Bank Recreational Park.
Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,821 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West is £34,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL17 8HQ.
Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West near DL17 8HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £217,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £119,000 |
| Terraced | 78 | £70,500 |
10 years price trend in Ferryhill
In the DL17 8HQ postcode area, located within Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.