Short Street is in Bishop Auckland and in Wear Valley district. DL14 6BN is located in the Bishop Auckland Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bishop Auckland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Short Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL14 6JX, DL14 6BW, DL14 6BP, DL14 6BL, DL14 6BQ, DL14 6BG, DL14 6BJ, DL14 6AY, DL14 6PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL14 6BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.1% | 34.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 41.8% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 15% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 41.2% | 49.3% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 21.7% | 16% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 10.5% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 19.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 29.7% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 99.6% | 96.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 96.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 66.5% | 46.2% | 20.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Short Street was 105.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Bishop Auckland Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Short Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bishop Auckland Town and the 623rd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Short Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2025-01-27 | £58,856 |
| 19 Short Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2023-06-16 | £71,905 |
| 23 Short Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-07-21 | £76,080 |
| 16 Short Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2020-11-13 | £49,969 |
| 27 Short Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2020-09-23 | £70,939 |
DL14 6BN 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 4out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's CofE Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Murphy Crescent , DL14 6QH | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockton Hill Junior School McIntyre Terrace , Cockton Hill DL14 6HW | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockton Hill Infant School McIntyre Terrace , Cockton Hill DL14 6HW | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Community Primary School Walker Drive , DL14 6QW | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 835 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 | 544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devine Desserts | 8 Kensington South | 245 yd | |
| Woodhouse Close Church Community Centre | Proudfoot Drive | 433 yd | |
| Sin Ann's Deli | 83 Cockton Hill Road | 480 yd | |
| Joey's Waffle House | 38 Cockton Hill Road | 485 yd | |
| Caps Off Kitchen | 3 Bob Hardisty Drive | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor | Cornwall Place | 402 yd | |
| Cockton Hill WMC | 32 Cockton Hill Road | 485 yd | |
| Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club | 32a Escomb Road | 729 yd | |
| The Green Tree | 13 Cockton Hill Road | 766 yd | |
| Pollards Inn | 104 Etherley Lane | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong House | 20 Bell Street | 286 yd | |
| Bishop Oriental | 10 Brewer Street | 396 yd | |
| CFC / Burger & Co | 48 Cockton Hill Road | 404 yd | |
| Bishop Bertos | 73 Cockton Hill Road | 480 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden | 34 Cockton Hill Road | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 149 Watling Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bob Hardisty Drive | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex WOODHOUSE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 114 yd |
| Cockton Hill Recreation Ground WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 137 yd |
| St Annes C Of E Primary School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Cockton Hill Junior School MCINTYRE TERRACE | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| St. Wilfrids Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School MURPHY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Henknowle Recreation Ground HAMPSHIRE PLACE | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Bishop Barrington Sports Centre WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 631 yd |
| St Johns Rc School WOODHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Town Recreation Ground WESLEY GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 903 yd |
| Woodhouse Community Primary School WALKER DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.