Postcode DL2 3LB is located in a rural village, within the Lower Teesdale area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop is £41,400 per year. The median sale price in Lower Teesdale is £222,000 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £159,000 and £294,498. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland, about 7.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,829 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from DL2 3LB.
Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop near DL2 3LB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 7.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £222,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Lower Teesdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £320,073 | £248 |
| Flats | 2 | £218,750 | £229 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £210,000 | £219 |
| Terraced | 40 | £142,500 | £143 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219,998 | £226,250 | £119,998 | £116,500 |
| 2017 | £231,995 | £121,000 | £150,000 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £239,000 | £140,000 | £156,000 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £257,450 | — | £160,000 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £85,000 | £155,000 | £142,000 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £89,000 | £190,000 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £285,000 | £157,500 | £167,500 | £142,500 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | — | £185,995 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £355,000 | £90,000 | £182,998 | £153,750 |
| 2025 | £327,495 | £118,500 | £227,448 | £118,750 |
| 2026 | £294,000 | £218,750 | £198,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192 | £93 | £145 | £135 |
| 2017 | £204 | £131 | £186 | £96 |
| 2018 | £206 | £131 | £185 | £131 |
| 2019 | £198 | — | £178 | £120 |
| 2020 | £202 | £144 | £188 | £146 |
| 2021 | £223 | £168 | £196 | £151 |
| 2022 | £230 | £188 | £225 | £157 |
| 2023 | £253 | — | £232 | £178 |
| 2024 | £255 | £117 | £235 | £156 |
| 2025 | £260 | £200 | £227 | £113 |
| 2026 | £250 | £229 | £203 | £190 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL2 3LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | 34A, North Green, Darlington, DL2 3JP | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 32, Coronation Gardens, Darlington, DL2 3LA | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 27, Coronation Gardens, Darlington, DL2 3LA | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 37, Coronation Gardens, Darlington, DL2 3LA | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 22, Coronation Gardens, Darlington, DL2 3LA | Terraced | Freehold | £56,000 |
In the DL2 3LB postcode area, located within Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Staindrop Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Oct 2021. | |
Staindrop Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Oct 2021
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2023. | |
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Nov 2023
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL2 3LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 3 North Green, Darlington, DL2 3JN | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL2 3LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jasmine Fox
Lower Teesdale - Elected 1 May 2025
Jillian Anne Campbell
Lower Teesdale - Elected 1 May 2025
Sam Rushworth
Bishop Auckland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL2 3LB records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DL2 3LB in Lower Teesdale is £222,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DL2 3LB, including Staindrop Academy (Good) and Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DL2 3LB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,829 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bishop Auckland covering DL2 3LB is Sam Rushworth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jasmine Fox (Reform UK) and Jillian Anne Campbell (Reform UK).