Postcode report
DL14 9AT Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DL14 9AT: area rating, property, schools and local change
DL14 9AT is a postcode in West 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 9AT, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DL14 9AT are property market signals and housing, while local prosperity 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 9AT is based on County Durham 058 Census 2021. It covers 7,040 residents, 3,360 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 39% 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 1/10.
For property prices near DL14 9AT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DL14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £136k from 81 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DL14 9AT 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 lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DL14 9AT 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 9AT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 9AT
Is DL14 9AT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (bottom 2% 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 9AT?
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 9AT?
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 9AT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DL14 9AT?
LocaleIQ matched DL14 9AT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DL14 9AT?
The latest median sold price is £136k based on 81 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DL14 9AT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.