Postcode DL17 8RS 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 170.2 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 Bishop Auckland located about 5.3 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 170.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Ferryhill East & Cornforth is £31,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from DL17 8RS.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth near DL17 8RS 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 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8RS postcode area, located within Ferryhill East & Cornforth, 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.