Front Street is in Cockfield, Bishop Auckland and in Teesdale district. DL13 5DS is located in the Evenwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bishop Auckland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Front Street, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL13 5DT, DL13 5ED, DL13 5DR, DL13 5FB, DL13 5DL, DL13 5EA, DL13 5EE, DL13 5DP, DL13 5DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL13 5DS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 52.3% | 49.4% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.6% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 27.9% | 31.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 45.4% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 37.6% | 42.4% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 38% | 34.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 17.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 30% | 20% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 23.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 96.8% | 93.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Front Street was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% lower than the Barnard Castle East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Front Street has the 41st highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Barnard Castle East and the 555th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Front Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-10-12 | £115,294 |
| 52 Front Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-08-23 | £63,441 |
| 48 Front Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-07-16 | £163,865 |
| 49 Front Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2021-01-20 | £278,771 |
| 39A Front Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-12-15 | £286,388 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockfield Primary School Front Street , Cockfield DL13 5EN | 4out of 4 | 110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Butterknowle Primary School Pinfold Lane , Butterknowle DL13 5PB | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evenwood CofE Primary School New Road , Evenwood DL14 9QZ | 3out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramshaw Primary School Oaks Bank , Evenwood DL14 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School Black Swan Wynd , Staindrop DL2 3NL | 4out of 4 | 4,203 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staindrop Academy Cleatlam Lane , Staindrop DL2 3JU | 2out of 4 | 4,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcroft School Highcroft , The Green DL13 5AG | - not rated | 271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Cafe | Cockfield Community Centre, Front Street | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockfield WMC | 36 Front Street | 221 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 106 Front Street | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Valley | 52 Front Street | 4 yd | |
| The Chatterbox Sandwich Shop | 75 Front Street | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 1-3 Prospect Square | 72 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cockfield Primary School FRONT STREET | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Pauline Charlton Sports Pavilion MOSTYN TERRACE | grass pitches | 411 yd |
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.