Postcode report
Is DL17 0NB a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DL17 0NB: area rating, property, schools and local change
DL17 0NB is a postcode in Ferryhill, County Durham, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DL17 0NB, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DL17 0NB are property market signals and safety, while health 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 DL17 0NB is based on County Durham 052 Census 2021. It covers 10,491 residents, 502 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 21% 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 7/10.
For property prices near DL17 0NB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DL17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £84k from 93 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
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 DL17 0NB 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near DL17 0NB; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about DL17 0NB
Is DL17 0NB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 44% 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 DL17 0NB?
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.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DL17 0NB?
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 DL17 0NB?
LocaleIQ matched DL17 0NB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DL17 0NB?
The latest median sold price is £84k based on 93 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DL17 0NB?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.