DL17 0DL is an up-and-coming urban area on Cochrane Terrace, 0.5km from Chilton Lane in Ferryhill. Administratively it sits within Ferryhill ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DL17 0DL offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 £39k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 56.7% 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 DL17 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00105585 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COCHRANE TERRACE, DL17 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COCHRANE TERRACE, DL17 0DL.
228
43
£ 33,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL17 0DL 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL17 0DL's 51% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £39k. Property prices are trending down 56.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL17 0DL. 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
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
£ 36,500
17 sales · Mean £ 41,717
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DL17 0DL 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 Club0.1 km
- The Surtees Arms0.1 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
- Heighington9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cochrane Terrace0.1 km
- Cochrane Terrace0.1 km
- Surtees Arms0.1 km
- Surtees Arms0.1 km
- Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL170DL · Data under Open Government Licence