Postcode DL17 8UE 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 177.0 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. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Dean Bank Recreational Park.
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 177.0 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from DL17 8UE.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth near DL17 8UE 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dean Bank Recreational Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dean Bank Recreational Park |
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 8UE postcode area, located within Ferryhill East & Cornforth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL17 8UE
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Dean Bank Convenience Store | 1-2 Haig Terrace, Ferryhill, DL17 8NR | Walking directions to Dean Bank Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 91 Darlington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8EX | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.