Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

LIME TERRACE, DL14 8SX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME TERRACE, DL14 8SX.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL14 8SX 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL14 8SX's 51% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £47k. Property prices are trending down 17.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL14 8SX is an up-and-coming urban area on Lime Terrace, 0.2km from Coronation in Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DL14 8SX offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £47k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.3% 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 8SX are sourced from Output Area E00105985 (shared with 13 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 8SX. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 28,500

11 sales · Mean £ 30,590

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

Crime around DL14 8SX is above average at 133 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson54
Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour40
Other theft11
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Prince Bishops Community Primary School

Outstanding235 pupils0.4 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils1.1 km
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St Andrew's Primary School

Good142 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Red Alligator1.0 km
  • Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bamboozles Adventure World0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Eldon Lane Convenience Store0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Pizza 4 U0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland2.1 km
  • Shildon2.3 km
  • Newton Aycliffe5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Street0.0 km
  • Oxford Street0.0 km
  • Railway Houses0.2 km
  • Margaret Terrace0.2 km
  • Working Mens Club0.2 km