LILAC ROAD, DL17 0DR House Prices & Local Information

DL17 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lilac Road, 0.5km from Chilton Lane in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Ferryhill ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For families considering a move, DL17 0DR represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £80k, 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00105586 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.