DL17 0DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Linden Terrace, 0.4km from Chilton Lane in Ferryhill. Administratively it sits within Ferryhill ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DL17 0DQ offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £53k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 68.6% year-on-year. 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00105585 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINDEN TERRACE, DL17 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDEN TERRACE, DL17 0DQ.
228
43
£ 33,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL17 0DQ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 43, DL17 0DQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £53k. Property prices are trending up 68.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL17 0DQ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 44,000
9 sales · Mean £ 46,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DL17 0DQ are high at 156 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
4 nearby- Mainsforth Cricket Club1.0 km
- The Royal British Legion Club0.0 km
- Mainsforth Bowling Club1.0 km
- The Surtees Arms0.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Premier - Wensley Convenience Store0.2 km
- Ferryhill Discount Stores0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe7.7 km
- Shildon8.7 km
- Heighington9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Surtees Arms0.0 km
- Surtees Arms0.0 km
- Cochrane Terrace0.1 km
- Cochrane Terrace0.1 km
- Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL170DQ · Data under Open Government Licence