Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL17 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL17 0AD.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 33,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL17 0AD 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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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL17 0AD spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

DL17 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Rudd Hill in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Ferryhill ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL17 0AD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00105587 (shared with 29 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 DL17 0AD. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around DL17 0AD is above average at 95 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.

Violence and sexual offences31
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson8
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Ferryhill Station Primary School

Good71 pupils0.5 km
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The Woodlands

Good154 pupils1.2 km
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Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School

Good286 pupils1.2 km
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Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy

Outstanding242 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Broom Mini Market1.0 km
  • Mainsforth News0.3 km
  • Premier - Wensley Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Ferryhill Discount Stores0.1 km
  • Irutha Convenience0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Ferryhill Sports and Education Centre1.0 km
  • Ferryhill Station Workingmens Club0.8 km
  • Mainsforth Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Mainsforth and District Community Assococation0.3 km
  • The Commercial Hotel0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Toshachs Cafe @ no191.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Colins Fish Bar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton Aycliffe8.2 km
  • Shildon9.0 km
  • Bishop Auckland9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chilton Lane - Trafalger St0.0 km
  • Chilton Lane - Trafalger St0.1 km
  • Eldon Arms0.2 km
  • Eldon Arms0.2 km
  • Eldon Arms0.2 km