HENSON CLOSE, DL17 0BF House Prices & Local Information

DL17 0BF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Henson Close, 0.1km from West Chilton in Chilton (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Chilton ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For families considering a move, DL17 0BF represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL17 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00183311 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.