Postcode DL17 9BE 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 20.7 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 6.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham has a low 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 20.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL17 9BE.
Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham near DL17 9BE 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 6.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Sedgefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £540,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £301,750 |
| Flats | 17 | £73,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £172,500 |
| Terraced | 48 | £133,975 |
10 year median price trend in Sedgefield
In the DL17 9BE postcode area, located within Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL17 9BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.