Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

LUMLEY GROVE, DL14 6LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUMLEY GROVE, DL14 6LH.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DL14 6LH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DL14 6LH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL14 6LH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lumley Grove, 0.6km from Cockton Hill in Bishop Auckland. Administratively it sits within Bishop Auckland Town ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For families considering a move, DL14 6LH represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL14 6LH are sourced from Output Area E00105940 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL14 6LH. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

Detached

£ 189,000

2 sales · Mean £ 189,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL14 6LH has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences62
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson23
Burglary13
Public order10

school Local Schools

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St Anne's CofE Primary School

Good241 pupils0.2 km
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Evergreen Primary School

Good195 pupils0.2 km
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Bishop Barrington Academy

Requires Improvement682 pupils0.2 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland

Good0.2 km
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St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

Good1338 pupils0.4 km
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Aclet Close Nursery School

Good69 pupils0.6 km
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Cockton Hill Infant School

Good147 pupils0.8 km
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Cockton Hill Junior School

Good224 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Gills Off Licence0.7 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Premier - Cockton Hill Convenience Store0.5 km
  • M & M (Chemists) Ltd0.8 km
  • Akshaya Food and Wine Limited0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Joey's Waffle House0.7 km
  • Caps Off Kitchen0.9 km
  • Franco's0.7 km
  • Sin Ann's Deli0.7 km
  • Woodhouse Close Church Community Centre0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Cockton Hill WMC0.7 km
  • Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club0.5 km
  • Pollards Inn0.6 km
  • The Manor0.7 km
  • The Green Tree0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hong Kong House0.6 km
  • Jasmine Garden0.7 km
  • The Hut0.6 km
  • Woodhouse Chippy0.6 km
  • Beedle's Chippy0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland0.9 km
  • Shildon4.2 km
  • Newton Aycliffe7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lambton Drive - Bowes Grove0.1 km
  • Lambton Drive - Bowes Grove0.1 km
  • St. Johns School0.2 km
  • Woodhouse Lane Schools0.2 km
  • Irvin Avenue0.2 km