DL17 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Rudd Hill in Ferryhill. Administratively it sits within Ferryhill ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For families considering a move, DL17 0BP represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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. 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00105551 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL17 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL17 0BP.
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
No single demographic signal dominates DL17 0BP — age 50, 87% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL17 0BP. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL17 0BP 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
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Mainsforth Cricket Club0.8 km
- Ferryhill Sports and Education Centre0.4 km
- Ferryhill Station Workingmens Club0.2 km
- Mainsforth Bowling Club0.8 km
- Mainsforth and District Community Assococation0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Colins Fish Bar0.3 km
- The Chippy0.7 km
- Broom Chippy & Pizza Bar0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Broom Mini Market0.4 km
- Mainsforth News0.4 km
- Ferryhill Discount Stores0.5 km
- Irutha Convenience0.3 km
- Premier - Ferryhill Convenience Store0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Toshachs Cafe @ no190.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe8.3 km
- Shildon8.9 km
- Bishop Auckland9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Gladstone Terrace0.0 km
- Gladstone Terrace0.1 km
- Linden Road0.1 km
- Linden Road0.2 km
- Linden Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL170BP · Data under Open Government Licence