Postcode DL17 8NJ 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 195.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West is £39,437 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 4.9 miles away. There are 2 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 496 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.7% 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 per household in Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West is £39,437 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL17 8NJ.
Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West near DL17 8NJ 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 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dean Bank Recreational Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dean Bank Recreational Park |
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 8NJ postcode area, located within Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL17 8NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dean Bank Convenience Store | 1-2 Haig Terrace, Ferryhill, DL17 8NR | Walking directions to Dean Bank Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 9-10 Market Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8JN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 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.