DL14 7DQ is an active urban area on Braithwaite Street, 0.4km from Newton Cap Bank in Bishop Auckland. Administratively it sits within Bishop Auckland Town ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DL14 7DQ offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (170 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 43.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL14 7DQ are sourced from Output Area E00105943 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAITHWAITE STREET, DL14 7DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAITHWAITE STREET, DL14 7DQ.
247
42
£ 38,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL14 7DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DL14 7DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £104k. Property prices are trending up 43.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL14 7DQ. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 104,950
5 sales · Mean £ 93,380
Semi-Detached
£ 75,000
1 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DL14 7DQ are high at 170 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 Primary School
Etherley Lane Nursery School
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Cockton Hill Junior School
Cockton Hill Infant School
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Evergreen Primary School
Bishop Barrington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- The Forth - Gentlemans Barber Shop0.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Sports Direct0.7 km
- Gills Off Licence0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Merry Monk0.7 km
- Bishops Sports Bar0.5 km
- Caps Off Ltd0.5 km
- Station Hotel0.4 km
- The Grand Hotel0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- King's Cafe0.4 km
- Sam Zair's Cafe0.5 km
- Joey's Waffle House0.8 km
- Smokehouse Railway Street0.5 km
- Steam n Coffee Shop0.3 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Royal Grill0.6 km
- Red Double Happiness0.4 km
- Bishop Bertos0.9 km
- Bishop Oriental0.9 km
- CFC0.9 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland0.5 km
- Shildon4.8 km
- Newton Aycliffe8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Princes Street top0.1 km
- Princes St - Gibbon St0.1 km
- Etherley Lane - Clinic0.2 km
- Princes St - Gibbon St0.2 km
- Lindsay Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL147DQ · Data under Open Government Licence