DL17 0DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Chilton Lane, 0.4km from Chilton Lane in Ferryhill. Administratively it sits within Ferryhill ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DL17 0DH offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £36k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00105585 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHILTON LANE, DL17 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILTON LANE, DL17 0DH.
228
43
£ 33,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL17 0DH 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
DL17 0DH is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £36k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL17 0DH. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 36,007
3 sales · Mean £ 31,338
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DL17 0DH are high at 156 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
Ferryhill Station Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Royal British Legion Club0.0 km
- The Surtees Arms0.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Premier - Wensley Convenience Store0.3 km
- Ferryhill Discount Stores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe7.6 km
- Shildon8.6 km
- Heighington9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Surtees Arms0.0 km
- Surtees Arms0.0 km
- Cochrane Terrace0.0 km
- Cochrane Terrace0.1 km
- Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL170DH · Data under Open Government Licence