DL17 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gladstone Villas, 0.2km from Rudd Hill in Ferryhill. Administratively it sits within Ferryhill ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 DL17 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00105551 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLADSTONE VILLAS, DL17 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLADSTONE VILLAS, DL17 0AB.
286
50
£ 33,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DL17 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL17 0AB. The average age is 49.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL17 0AB is moderate at 55 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.
school Local Schools
The Woodlands
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Ferryhill Station Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Ferryhill Discount Stores0.4 km
- Irutha Convenience0.4 km
- Premier - Ferryhill Convenience Store0.4 km
- Broom Mini Market0.5 km
- Mainsforth News0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Mainsforth and District Community Assococation0.2 km
- The Commercial Hotel0.2 km
- Mainsforth Cricket Club0.6 km
- Ferryhill Sports and Education Centre0.5 km
- Ferryhill Station Workingmens Club0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Colins Fish Bar0.2 km
- The Chippy0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Toshachs Cafe @ no190.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe8.4 km
- Shildon9.0 km
- Bishop Auckland9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Gladstone Terrace0.1 km
- Gladstone Terrace0.1 km
- Linden0.2 km
- Eldon Arms0.3 km
- Linden Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL170AB · Data under Open Government Licence