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DL13

BISHOP AUCKLAND

County Durham, North East, England

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DL13 is the postcode district for BISHOP AUCKLAND, located in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £223,540
1yr change ▼ 30.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£223,540

▼ 30.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

22% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

97 Mbps

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.

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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

£192K £213K £235K £256K £278K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

538,011

Population

67

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.

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97.0 Mbps

Avg Download

17.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

77%

Superfast Coverage

15%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DL13 BISHOP AUCKLAND

What is the average house price in DL13 BISHOP AUCKLAND?
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 BISHOP AUCKLAND 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 is the population of DL13 BISHOP AUCKLAND?
The population of DL13 (BISHOP AUCKLAND) is approximately 538,011 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DL13 BISHOP AUCKLAND?
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.

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