Postcode DL17 9AT is located in a rural town, within the Sedgefield ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham is £53,536 per year. The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe located about 6.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,913 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham is £53,536 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from DL17 9AT.
Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham near DL17 9AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe located about 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £177,475 in Sedgefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £825,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £72,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £131,475 |
10 year median price trend in Sedgefield
In the DL17 9AT postcode area, located within Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL17 9AT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bishop Middleham Village Store | 19 Bank Top, Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, DL17 9AW | Walking directions to Bishop Middleham Village Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for DL17 9AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Lines
Sedgefield - Elected 1 May 2025
Ian Catchpole
Sedgefield - Elected 1 May 2025
Alan Strickland
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.