Postcode DL17 9NQ is located in a rural town, within the Bishop Middleham and Cornforth ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Ferryhill East & Cornforth area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.9 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 Durham located about 6.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,703 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from DL17 9NQ.
Ferryhill East & Cornforth near DL17 9NQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £118,975 in Bishop Middleham and Cornforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £95,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £85,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bishop Middleham and Cornforth
In the DL17 9NQ postcode area, located within Ferryhill East & Cornforth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | West Cornforth Primary School | Community school | Outstanding | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Coxhoe Primary School | Community school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL17 9NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Cornforth Mini Market | High Street, County Durham, DL17 9HN | Walking directions to West Cornforth Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Aneka News | High Street, County Durham, DL17 9HN | Walking directions to Aneka News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.