RUSHYFORD DRIVE, DL17 0EB House Prices & Local Information

DL17 0EB is a safe, established residential area on Rushyford Drive, 0.5km from Chilton Buildings in Chilton (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Chilton ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For families considering a move, DL17 0EB represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, down 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL17 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00183248 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.