Postcode DL2 3EG is located in a rural town, within the Lower Teesdale ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop is £41,400 per year. The nearest station is Shildon located about 6.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gainford Millennium Green.
Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,493 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop is £41,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL2 3EG.
Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop near DL2 3EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shildon located about 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gainford Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Gainford Millennium Green |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £230,498 in Lower Teesdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £325,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £229,948 |
| Terraced | 38 | £111,500 |
10 year median price trend in Lower Teesdale
In the DL2 3EG postcode area, located within Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Gainford CofE Primary School and Preschool | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL2 3EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | North Lane, County Durham, DL2 3EE | Walking directions to Spar |
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.