Postcode report
Is DL14 6NS a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DL14 6NS: area rating, property, schools and local change
DL14 6NS is a postcode in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DL14 6NS, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DL14 6NS are local prosperity and property market signals, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DL14 6NS is based on County Durham 056 Census 2021. It covers 7,210 residents, 2,927 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near DL14 6NS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DL14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £136k from 146 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DL14 6NS can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DL14 6NS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DL14 6NS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DL14 6NS
Is DL14 6NS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 22% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DL14 6NS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DL14 6NS?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DL14 6NS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for DL14 6NS?
LocaleIQ matched DL14 6NS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DL14 6NS?
The latest median sold price is £136k based on 146 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DL14 6NS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.