DL14 — BISHOP AUCKLAND | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DL14

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DL14 is £125,742, which is 39% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DL14 cost 56.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DL14 have risen 13.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£241,049	458
Semi-detached	£131,514	534
Terraced	£73,059	1330
Flat	£61,968	80
All types	£125,742	2517

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DL14

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

DL14 has a crime rate of 81.4 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in DL14

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DL14 has 26 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Aclet Close Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Etherley Lane Nursery School	Nursery	Good	mi
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Etherley Lane Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Ramshaw 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 DL14 are 195.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 69% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

195.0 Mbps

Avg Download

35.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

42%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DL14 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

DL14 — BISHOP AUCKLAND

Area Summary

DL14 (BISHOP AUCKLAND) offers affordable property prices (£125,742, 56% below national average), 26 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (195 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£224K

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£129K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DL14?

The average house price in DL14 (BISHOP AUCKLAND) is £125,742, based on 2517 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 56% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 13.5% over the past year.

Is DL14 a safe area to live?

Crime in DL14 is close to the national average at 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (16.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DL14?

There are 26 schools in or near DL14. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 4 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in DL14?

Council tax in DL14 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 DL14?

The average broadband download speed in DL14 is 195 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 42%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DL14 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in DL14 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 538,011.