Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WALKER TERRACE, DL17 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALKER TERRACE, DL17 0AE.

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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 0AE 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

No single demographic signal dominates DL17 0AE — age 41, 40% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £37k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DL17 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walker Terrace, 0.1km from Rudd Hill in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Ferryhill ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL17 0AE 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £37k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AE 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 0AE. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 30,000

5 sales · Mean £ 33,100

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

DL17 0AE has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order10
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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The Woodlands

Good154 pupils0.9 km
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Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School

Good286 pupils0.9 km
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Ferryhill Station Primary School

Good71 pupils0.9 km
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Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy

Outstanding242 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Broom Mini Market0.7 km
  • Mainsforth News0.1 km
  • Premier - Wensley Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Ferryhill Discount Stores0.3 km
  • Irutha Convenience0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Ferryhill Sports and Education Centre0.6 km
  • Ferryhill Station Workingmens Club0.5 km
  • Mainsforth Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Mainsforth Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Mainsforth and District Community Assococation0.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Toshachs Cafe @ no190.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Chippy0.9 km
  • Colins Fish Bar0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton Aycliffe8.4 km
  • Shildon9.1 km
  • Bishop Auckland9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Eldon Arms0.1 km
  • Eldon Arms0.2 km
  • Eldon Arms0.2 km
  • Gladstone Terrace0.2 km
  • Linden0.2 km