DL14 0SA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bollihope Grove, 0.6km from Woodhouses in Bishop Auckland. Administratively it sits within Woodhouse Close ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For families considering a move, DL14 0SA represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 22.4% year-on-year. 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 DL14 0SA are sourced from Output Area E00106131 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOLLIHOPE GROVE, DL14 0SA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLLIHOPE GROVE, DL14 0SA.
385
44
£ 29,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL14 0SA — age 44, 91% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 22.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL14 0SA. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 131,950
5 sales · Mean £ 128,390
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL14 0SA is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Bishop Barrington Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
Woodhouse Community Primary School
Evergreen Primary School
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Aclet Close Nursery School
Escomb Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Tindale News0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- TK Maxx0.9 km
- Superdrug0.9 km
- G W Holmes and Son0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
- Woodhouse Close Church Community Centre0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Tindale Chippy1.0 km
- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bay Horse Inn0.6 km
- Masons Arms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland1.8 km
- Shildon4.7 km
- Newton Aycliffe8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bedburn Drive0.2 km
- Greenfields Road - Linburn Drive0.2 km
- Greenfields Rd - Weardale Dr0.4 km
- Weardale Dr - Farndale Sq0.4 km
- Weardale Dr - Farndale Sq0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL140SA · Data under Open Government Licence