Valley View is in Thornley, Bishop Auckland and in Wear Valley district. DL13 4PD is located in the Tow Law electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley View, Thornley, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL13 4PD has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 49% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 31.7% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 48.4% | -12.7% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 12.9% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 41.2% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 40.2% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 16.3% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 5.4% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 13.6% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 28.8% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 99% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 96.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.6% | 96.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 66.7% | 46.2% | 20.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley View was 143.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% higher than the Crook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valley View has the 19th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Crook and the 420th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 156.8%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Valley View, Bishop Auckland, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £59,500 | 1997-07-29 | £210,990 |
DL13 4PD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DL13 4PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tow Law Millennium Primary School Wear Street , Attlee Estate DL13 4LF | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Duckett Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Smith Street , Tow Law DL13 4AU | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsingham Primary School Upper Town , Wolsingham DL13 3ET | 3out of 4 | 4,101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peases West Primary School Billy Row , DL15 9SZ | 3out of 4 | 4,720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartside Primary Academy Hartside , DL15 9NN | 3out of 4 | 4,963 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsingham School The Grammar School Building , West End DL13 3DJ | - not rated | 5,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.