DL17 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gladstone Terrace, 0.3km from Rudd Hill in Ferryhill. Administratively it sits within Ferryhill ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For families considering a move, DL17 0AA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £65k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 28.0% 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 DL17 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00105551 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLADSTONE TERRACE, DL17 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLADSTONE TERRACE, DL17 0AA.
286
50
£ 33,100 /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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL17 0AA spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 28.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL17 0AA. The average age is 49.6. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 64,475
10 sales · Mean £ 63,582
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL17 0AA is moderate at 56 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
The Woodlands
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Ferryhill Station Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Broom Mini Market0.5 km
- Mainsforth News0.3 km
- Premier - Wensley Convenience Store1.0 km
- Ferryhill Discount Stores0.4 km
- Irutha Convenience0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ferryhill Sports and Education Centre0.5 km
- Ferryhill Station Workingmens Club0.3 km
- Mainsforth Bowling Club0.7 km
- Mainsforth and District Community Assococation0.2 km
- The Commercial Hotel0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Toshachs Cafe @ no190.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Chippy0.8 km
- Broom Chippy & Pizza Bar1.0 km
- Colins Fish Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe8.4 km
- Shildon8.9 km
- Bishop Auckland9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gladstone Terrace0.0 km
- Gladstone Terrace0.1 km
- Linden0.2 km
- Linden Road0.2 km
- Linden Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL170AA · Data under Open Government Licence