Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

CROFTSIDE, DL14 0ST House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFTSIDE, DL14 0ST.

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

321

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DL14 0ST is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 93% 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 18.1% year-on-year.

home £176,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL14 0ST is a safe, established residential area on Croftside, 0.1km from Etherley Moor in Bishop Auckland. Administratively it sits within West Auckland ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For families considering a move, DL14 0ST represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL14 0ST are sourced from Output Area E00105993 (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 0ST. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 132,000

7 sales · Mean £ 147,642

Detached

£ 200,000

5 sales · Mean £ 195,200

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

DL14 0ST has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary9
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Escomb Primary School

Good191 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

Good1338 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Barrington Academy

Requires Improvement682 pupils1.2 km
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St Anne's CofE Primary School

Good241 pupils1.4 km
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Evergreen Primary School

Good195 pupils1.4 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • G W Holmes and Son0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bay Horse Inn0.8 km
  • Masons Arms0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland2.0 km
  • Shildon5.5 km
  • Newton Aycliffe9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Croftside0.1 km
  • Croftside0.1 km
  • Four Lane Ends0.2 km
  • Four Lane Ends0.2 km
  • Etherley Lane - Violet Banks0.3 km