The DL17 9DD postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DL17 9DD area, explore the DL17 9DD Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DL17 9DD area, visit the DL17 9DD House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DL17 |
| Ward | Ferryhill |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Chilton |
| 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 | 5925 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Deprived blue-collar terraces / None / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Ferryhill Station(0.18 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Eldon Arms(0.14 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Newton Aycliffe(5.29 mi)
The nearest airport is Teesside Airport(12.05 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill Station Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DL17 0DB (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | DL17 8QY (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DL17 8AN (0.82 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DL179DD is 337 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1140), Between 55 to 64 (1066), and Between 45 to 54 (1056).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 311 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 16.
Regarding education, 69 adults have No qualifications, while 43 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (220), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (214).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (163), followed by Christian (161).
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 Never worked and long-term unemployed (48) followed by Semi-routine occupations (42), and Routine occupations (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (292), and 187 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1091) and European Union EU-8 (14).