DL17 — FERRYHILL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DL17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DL17 is £95,519, which is 54% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DL17 cost 66.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DL17 have risen 11.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£227,482	144
Semi-detached	£102,566	326
Terraced	£62,673	779
Flat	£64,357	7
All types	£95,519	1294

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DL17

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

With 37.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DL17 has a crime rate well 54% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in DL17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DL17 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Woodlands	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ferryhill Station Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
West Cornforth Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School	Primary	Good	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 DL17 are 225.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 77% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

225.0 Mbps

Avg Download

41.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

52%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DL17 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

DL17 — FERRYHILL

Area Summary

DL17 (FERRYHILL) offers affordable property prices (£95,519, 67% below national average), low crime (54% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (225 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DL17?

The average house price in DL17 (FERRYHILL) is £95,519, based on 1294 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 67% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 11.4% over the past year.

Is DL17 a safe area to live?

Crime in DL17 is significantly below the national average (37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DL17?

There are 10 schools in or near DL17. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DL17?

Council tax in DL17 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 DL17?

The average broadband download speed in DL17 is 225 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 52%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DL17 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in DL17 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 538,011.