DL14 6FJ is a mixed residential area on Ferguson Court, 0.4km from Cockton Hill in Bishop Auckland. Administratively it sits within Bishop Auckland Town ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For families considering a move, DL14 6FJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL14 6FJ are sourced from Output Area E00105932 (shared with 241 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERGUSON COURT, DL14 6FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERGUSON COURT, DL14 6FJ.
493
45
£ 38,000 /yr
47%
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 6FJ — age 45, 81% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL14 6FJ. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 183,000
11 sales · Mean £ 193,813
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL14 6FJ is moderate at 88 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Etherley Lane Nursery School
Evergreen Primary School
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Cockton Hill Junior School
Cockton Hill Infant School
Etherley Lane Primary School
Bishop Barrington Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Gills Off Licence0.3 km
- The Yellow Shop0.8 km
- M & M (Chemists) Ltd0.2 km
- Akshaya Food and Wine Limited0.5 km
- B and M1.0 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Joey's Waffle House0.3 km
- Smokehouse Railway Street0.7 km
- Northern Bike Shed0.7 km
- Auckland Project - Staff Kitchen1.0 km
- Caps Off Kitchen0.3 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Bishop Auckland Rugby Club1.0 km
- The Pavilion0.8 km
- Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club0.3 km
- Pollards Inn0.3 km
- The Manor0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
- Asda0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Hong Kong House0.4 km
- Jasmine Garden0.3 km
- Bishop Bertos0.3 km
- Bishop Oriental0.3 km
- CFC0.3 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland0.4 km
- Shildon4.3 km
- Newton Aycliffe7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Westfield Road0.1 km
- Westfield Road0.1 km
- Escomb Rd - Health Centre0.1 km
- Escomb Rd - Health Centre0.1 km
- Bishop Auckland West Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL146FJ · Data under Open Government Licence