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DL14

BISHOP AUCKLAND

County Durham, North East, England

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DL14 encompasses BISHOP AUCKLAND and its surrounding areas in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £125,742
1yr change ▲ 13.5%
Crime 0% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£125,742

▲ 13.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

56% below national avg

Crime Rate

81.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

0% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

26 schools

Broadband Speed

195 Mbps

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.

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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

£116K £122K £129K £135K £142K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

4

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 DL14 are 195.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 69% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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195.0 Mbps

Avg Download

35.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

42%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DL14 BISHOP AUCKLAND

What is the average house price in DL14 BISHOP AUCKLAND?
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 BISHOP AUCKLAND 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 is the population of DL14 BISHOP AUCKLAND?
The population of DL14 (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 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 are schools like in DL14 BISHOP AUCKLAND?
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.

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