Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

JOHNSON STREET, DL14 8TJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHNSON STREET, DL14 8TJ.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL14 8TJ 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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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 40, DL14 8TJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £38k. Property prices are trending down 18.5% year-on-year.

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

DL14 8TJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Johnson Street, 0.4km from Coundon Grange in Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

Day-to-day life in DL14 8TJ has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £38k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.5% 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 8TJ are sourced from Output Area E00105984 (shared with 20 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 8TJ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
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

£ 33,000

51 sales · Mean £ 45,477

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

Crime around DL14 8TJ is above average at 132 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Criminal damage and arson54
Anti-social behaviour46
Other theft13
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Prince Bishops Community Primary School

Outstanding235 pupils0.5 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils1.1 km
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St Andrew's Primary School

Good142 pupils1.5 km
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St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon

Outstanding237 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Eldon Lane Convenience Store0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Pizza 4 U0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shildon2.1 km
  • Bishop Auckland2.4 km
  • Newton Aycliffe5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Working Mens Club0.1 km
  • Working Mens Club0.1 km
  • Spencer Street0.1 km
  • Brook Street0.1 km
  • Railway Houses0.1 km