Princes Street is in Bishop Auckland and in Wear Valley district. DL14 7BA 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 Princes Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL14 7BJ, DL14 7DW, DL14 7BQ, DL14 7DA, DL14 7DP, DL14 7BW, DL14 7AZ, DL14 7DR, DL14 7BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL14 7BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.6% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 38.3% | 41.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 33.9% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 12.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 40.9% | 38.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 38.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 16.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 26.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 22.7% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 16.8% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 94.1% | 95.3% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 94.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Street was 189.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.1% lower than the Bishop Auckland Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bishop Auckland Town and the 277th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Princes Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-12-05 | £108,316 |
| 38 Princes Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2024-11-01 | £69,851 |
| 57 Princes Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £78,999 | 2024-03-07 | £87,614 |
| 59 Princes Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-01-22 | £55,682 |
| 57 Princes Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £46,500 | 2024-01-08 | £51,784 |
DL14 7BA 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 4out of 4 | 355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etherley Lane Primary School Clarence Gardens , Etherley Lane DL14 7RB | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockton Hill Junior School McIntyre Terrace , Cockton Hill DL14 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockton Hill Infant School McIntyre Terrace , Cockton Hill DL14 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Primary School St Andrew's Road , DL14 6RY | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT | 3out of 4 | 1,580 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 | 1,703 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 | 900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clair's Gluten Free Bakery | 119 Newgate Street | 163 yd | |
| Steam n Coffee Shop | 154 Newgate Street | 166 yd | |
| Time For You Tearoom | The Four Clocks Centre, 154a Newgate Street | 166 yd | |
| Gabrielles | 7 Flintoff Street | 210 yd | |
| King's Cafe | 77 Newgate Street | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Arms | 165 Newgate Street | 187 yd | |
| The Mitre | 151 Newgate Street | 187 yd | |
| Welcome Inn | 45 Waldron Street | 188 yd | |
| Bishops Sports Bar | Kingsway | 291 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 176 Newgate Street | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Pasta | 117 Newgate Street | 164 yd | |
| Gills Fish Inn | 132 Newgate Street | 166 yd | |
| Pizzainc | 109 Newgate Street | 174 yd | |
| Pizza Figaro | 129 Newgate Street | 187 yd | |
| Pizza Inc | 92 Newgate Street | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Bob Hardisty Drive | 328 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 34-34a Newgate Street | 406 yd | |
| Asda | 6 South Church Road | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gym Nation (Closed) 136a-136c 136a-136c Newgate Street | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Bishop Auckland Cricket Club SOUTH CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Etherley Lane Primary School CLARENCE GARDENS | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Fit Factory Ltd (Closed) 1c 1c Market Place | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Town Recreation Ground WESLEY GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 467 yd |
| Kingsway (Bishop Auckland Fc) (Closed) | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| King James I Academy SOUTH CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Bishop Auckland Rugby Football Club WEST MILLS PLAYING FIELDS WEST MILLS PLAYING FIELDS BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 865 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 | 91.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.1% |
| 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.