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DL17

FERRYHILL

County Durham, North East, England

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DL17 encompasses FERRYHILL and its surrounding areas in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £95,519
1yr change ▲ 11.4%
Crime 55% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£95,519

▲ 11.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

67% below national avg

Crime Rate

37.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

54% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

225 Mbps

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.

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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

£90K £94K £97K £101K £104K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

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 DL17 are 225.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 77% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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225.0 Mbps

Avg Download

41.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

52%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about DL17 FERRYHILL

What is the average house price in DL17 FERRYHILL?
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 FERRYHILL 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 is the population of DL17 FERRYHILL?
The population of DL17 (FERRYHILL) 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 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 are schools like in DL17 FERRYHILL?
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.

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