The DL17 8SQ postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DL17 8SQ area, explore the DL17 8SQ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DL17 8SQ area, visit the DL17 8SQ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DL17 |
| Ward | Ferryhill |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Ferryhill East & Cornforth |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Durham and Bishop Auckland |
| Police Force | Durham |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Ferryhill |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Sedgefield |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 8619 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious transitions / Ageing urban communities / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is East Howle(0.39 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Wood Lane - Balmoral(0.13 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Newton Aycliffe(5.90 mi)
The nearest airport is Teesside Airport(13.03 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | DL17 8QY (0.28 mi) | Details |
| Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DL17 8AN (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DL17 8PP (0.89 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.69 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| ferryhill and chilton medical practiceActivethe surgery, durham road, ferryhill, county durham | 01740651238 | DL17 8JJ |
| west cornforth medical centreActivewest cornforth med ctr, reading street, west cornforth, ferryhill, durham | 01740656578 | DL17 9LH |
The population of DL178SQ is 277 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 46 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1025), Between 55 to 64 (1014), and Between 65 to 74 (943).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 248 people, followed by White: Gypsy with a total of 24.
Regarding education, 68 adults have Level 4, while 37 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (265), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (245).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (159), followed by No religion (98).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (50) followed by Routine occupations (38), and Intermediate occupations (28).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (368), and 325 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1296) and Middle East and Asia (9).