DL17 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.3km from Chilton Lane in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Ferryhill ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DL17 0DU offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. 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 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £43k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 274.9% 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 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00105584 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, DL17 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, DL17 0DU.
227
39
£ 33,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL17 0DU 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
No single demographic signal dominates DL17 0DU — age 39, 38% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 274.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL17 0DU. The average age is 38.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 38,500
29 sales · Mean £ 44,793
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL17 0DU is above average at 102 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 Club0.8 km
- The Royal British Legion Club0.2 km
- Mainsforth Bowling Club0.8 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 Aycliffe7.8 km
- Shildon8.8 km
- Heighington9.3 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: DL170DU · Data under Open Government Licence