DL17 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Chilton Lane in Ferryhill. Administratively it sits within Ferryhill ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 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 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00105585 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL17 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL17 0DB.
228
43
£ 33,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL17 0DB 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL17 0DB's 51% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL17 0DB. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 0DB is above average at 105 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
Ferryhill Station Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Mainsforth Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Royal British Legion Club0.2 km
- Mainsforth Bowling Club0.9 km
- Mainsforth and District Community Assococation0.9 km
- The Commercial Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Colins Fish Bar0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Mainsforth News0.8 km
- Premier - Wensley Convenience Store0.1 km
- Ferryhill Discount Stores0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe7.7 km
- Shildon8.7 km
- Heighington9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- Surtees Arms0.2 km
- Surtees Arms0.2 km
- Cochrane Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL170DB · Data under Open Government Licence