DL14 9HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on East Green, 0.3km from North Bridge in West Auckland. Administratively it sits within West Auckland ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL14 9HH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £94k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DL14 9HH are sourced from Output Area E00106063 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST GREEN, DL14 9HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST GREEN, DL14 9HH.
244
37
£ 36,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL14 9HH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DL14 9HH has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL14 9HH. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 60,000
5 sales · Mean £ 55,100
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL14 9HH is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School
Copeland Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd0.4 km
- Manor Road Convenience Store0.3 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Best One0.2 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd0.3 km
- The Eden Arms0.6 km
- West Auckland Town Football Club0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Sorento Takeaway0.3 km
- Smith's Fish and Chips0.2 km
- Pizza Napoli0.3 km
- Royal Chef Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Lucky 80.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- SmurfitKappa West Auckland0.6 km
- Molly's Tea Room0.4 km
- The Well0.1 km
- Triple Js0.6 km
- West Auckland Vineyard Church0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Auck House B and B0.3 km
- Manor House Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland3.8 km
- Shildon5.1 km
- Newton Aycliffe8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sycamore0.1 km
- Meadow View0.1 km
- Meadow View0.1 km
- Oakley Green0.1 km
- Oakley Green0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DL149HH · Data under Open Government Licence