DL13 — BISHOP AUCKLAND | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DL13

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DL13 is £223,540, which is 8% above the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DL13 cost 22.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DL13 have fallen 30.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£332,106	145
Semi-detached	£161,182	125
Terraced	£140,235	319
Flat	£162,942	20
All types	£223,540	661

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DL13

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DL13 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DL13

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DL13 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hamsterley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Tow Law Millennium Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Frosterley Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St John's Chapel Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wearhead Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

538,011

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DL13 are 97.0 Mbps, with 85% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 42% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

97.0 Mbps

Avg Download

17.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

77%

Superfast Coverage

15%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DL13 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,168/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DL13 — BISHOP AUCKLAND

Area Summary

DL13 (BISHOP AUCKLAND) offers affordable property prices (£223,540, 22% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (97 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DL12

BARNARD CASTLE

£286K

▲ 3.3% YoY

DL14

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£126K

▲ 13.5% YoY

DL15

CROOK

£129K

▲ 10.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DL13?

The average house price in DL13 (BISHOP AUCKLAND) is £223,540, based on 661 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 30.6% over the past year.

Is DL13 a safe area to live?

Crime in DL13 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DL13?

There are 13 schools in or near DL13. 23% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DL13?

Council tax in DL13 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,168 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DL13?

The average broadband download speed in DL13 is 97 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 77% of premises, ultrafast to 15%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DL13 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in DL13 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 538,011.