Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

OAKWELL COURT, NE17 7BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWELL COURT, NE17 7BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

324

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE17 7BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NE17 7BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 53.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE17 7BD is a safe, established residential area on Oakwell Court, 0.3km from Hamsterley in Blackhall Mill. Administratively it sits within Leadgate and Medomsley ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, NE17 7BD represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, up 53.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE17 7BD are sourced from Output Area E00171813 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE17 7BD. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 145,250

15 sales · Mean £ 144,816

Detached

£ 215,000

23 sales · Mean £ 215,891

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NE17 7BD has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hamsterley Colliery Post Office0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Flipped Burger Co.0.4 km
  • Riverview Bakery0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Santonios0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prudhoe7.8 km
  • Wylam8.0 km
  • Stocksfield8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bank Top0.1 km
  • Bank Top0.2 km
  • Dene Court0.3 km
  • Chopwell Road - Connolly Terrace0.4 km
  • Chopwell Road - Connolly Terrace0.5 km