Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

SOUTH ROAD, DL14 0LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH ROAD, DL14 0LF.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL14 0LF — age 46, 85% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £140k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DL14 0LF is a safe, established residential area on South Road, 0.5km from High Etherley in Toft Hill and High Etherley. Administratively it sits within Evenwood ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL14 0LF are sourced from Output Area E00105865 (shared with 7 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 DL14 0LF. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 83,000

3 sales · Mean £ 90,333

Detached

£ 480,000

1 sales · Mean £ 480,000

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

DL14 0LF has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Toft Hill Primary School

Outstanding186 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Etherley Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Three Tuns0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Etherley Tea Hut0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland4.6 km
  • Shildon7.3 km
  • Newton Aycliffe10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Three Tuns South0.3 km
  • Three Tuns South0.3 km
  • Three Tuns West0.4 km
  • Three Tuns West0.4 km
  • Hartbrigg Lane End0.4 km