Postcode DL5 6LS is located in a rural hamlet, 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 moderate crime levels, with around 52.8 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 Heighington located about 1.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 47 ft away from DL5 6LS.
Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham near DL5 6LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heighington located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Heighington | N/A | Walking directions to Heighington |
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 DL5 6LS postcode area, located within Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.