Red Houses is in High Etherley, Bishop Auckland and in Teesdale district. DL14 0HL 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 Red Houses, High Etherley, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL14 0JH, DL14 0TB, DL14 0TA, DL14 0TE, DL14 0TG, DL14 0JN, DL14 0HJ, DL14 0JW, DL14 0HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL14 0HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 29.7% | 35.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 38.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 17.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.8% | 33% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 17.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 10.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around DL14 0HL this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.2% | 30.4% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 17.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 14.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.3% | 96.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Red Houses was 82.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.3% higher than the Barnard Castle East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Red Houses has the 18th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Barnard Castle East and the 800th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Red Houses, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2011-07-15 | £117,836 |
| 34 Red Houses, Bishop Auckland, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £14,750 | 2000-07-31 | £45,856 |
| 55 Red Houses, Bishop Auckland, Durham Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1998-06-30 | £112,778 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 4,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 4out of 4 | 4,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toft Hill Primary School Toft Hill , DL14 0JA | 4out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park The Baltic , Witton Park DL14 0EP | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Escomb Primary School Three Lane Ends , Escomb DL14 7SR | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramshaw Primary School Oaks Bank , Evenwood DL14 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copeland Road Primary School West Auckland , DL14 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT | 3out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 4,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JZ | - not rated | 3,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 4,641 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns | 1 Toft Hill | 356 yd | |
| Etherley Cricket Club | 407 yd | ||
| Sportsman Inn | 261 Toft Hill | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toft Hill Primary School | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Etherley Cricket Club RECREATION FIELD RECREATION FIELD LOW ETHERLEY | grass pitches | 528 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 | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.74 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.