Postcode report
Is DL17 8JZ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DL17 8JZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DL17 8JZ 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 8JZ, then scores the surrounding small area 28/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DL17 8JZ 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 DL17 8JZ is based on County Durham 049 Census 2021. It covers 7,883 residents, 1,208 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 28% 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 DL17 8JZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DL17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £84k from 120 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DL17 8JZ can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DL17 8JZ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DL17 8JZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 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 DL17 8JZ
Is DL17 8JZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 28/100 (bottom 4% 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 8JZ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DL17 8JZ?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DL17 8JZ?
LocaleIQ matched DL17 8JZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DL17 8JZ?
The latest median sold price is £84k based on 120 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DL17 8JZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.