DL14 6LH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lumley Grove, 0.6km 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 6LH represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL14 6LH are sourced from Output Area E00105940 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LUMLEY GROVE, DL14 6LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUMLEY GROVE, DL14 6LH.
282
41
£ 38,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL14 6LH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DL14 6LH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 74% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL14 6LH. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
Detached
£ 189,000
2 sales · Mean £ 189,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL14 6LH has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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 Anne's CofE Primary School
Evergreen Primary School
Bishop Barrington Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Aclet Close Nursery School
Cockton Hill Infant School
Cockton Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Gills Off Licence0.7 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Premier - Cockton Hill Convenience Store0.5 km
- M & M (Chemists) Ltd0.8 km
- Akshaya Food and Wine Limited0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Joey's Waffle House0.7 km
- Caps Off Kitchen0.9 km
- Franco's0.7 km
- Sin Ann's Deli0.7 km
- Woodhouse Close Church Community Centre0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Cockton Hill WMC0.7 km
- Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club0.5 km
- Pollards Inn0.6 km
- The Manor0.7 km
- The Green Tree0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Hong Kong House0.6 km
- Jasmine Garden0.7 km
- The Hut0.6 km
- Woodhouse Chippy0.6 km
- Beedle's Chippy0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland0.9 km
- Shildon4.2 km
- Newton Aycliffe7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lambton Drive - Bowes Grove0.1 km
- Lambton Drive - Bowes Grove0.1 km
- St. Johns School0.2 km
- Woodhouse Lane Schools0.2 km
- Irvin Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL146LH · Data under Open Government Licence