Postcode DL17 8JL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ferryhill East & Cornforth is £31,483 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 5.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,619 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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 per household in Ferryhill East & Cornforth is £31,483 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL17 8JL.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth near DL17 8JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £98,000 in Ferryhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £212,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £40,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £120,000 |
| Terraced | 72 | £78,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ferryhill
In the DL17 8JL postcode area, located within Ferryhill East & Cornforth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL17 8JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 9-10 Market Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8JN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Dean Bank Convenience Store | 1-2 Haig Terrace, Ferryhill, DL17 8NR | Walking directions to Dean Bank Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 171A-177A Brancepeth Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8QR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 91 Darlington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8EX | Walking directions to Londis |
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.