DL14 is a postcode district in County Durham, North East, covering 1162 active and 393 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DL14 (14%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes DL14 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DL14 are around £131k, up 7.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DL14 at 467 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DL14 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DL14 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DL14 postcode area.
37,846
45
£ 33,213 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL14's 62% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £131k. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Aclet Close Nursery School
Etherley Lane Nursery School
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
Etherley Lane Primary School
Ramshaw Primary School
Escomb Primary School
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School
Toft Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Card Factory
- Greggs
- Poundstretcher
- Premier - Cockton Hill Convenience Store
- Premier - J A Convenience Store
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Auck House B and B
- Manor House Hotel
- Park Head Hotel
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Cunningham's Family Bar & Restaurant
- Bay Horse
- Bay Horse Inn
- Binchester Community Centre
- Bishop Auckland Cricket Club
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi
- Asda
- Food Warehouse
- Heron Foods
- Lidl
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Beedle's Chippy
- Bella Pizza
- Best Kebab
- Bishop Bertos
- Bishop Oriental
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- 4 Paws Farm, K9 Cafe
- Asda Cafe
- Auckland Project - Staff Kitchen
- Bamboozles Adventure World
- Bishop Auckland Golf Club
- + 49 more
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Area Profile: DL14 · Data under Open Government Licence