Nelson Street is in Bishop Auckland and in Wear Valley district. DL14 7DG 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 Nelson Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL14 7BN, DL14 7DF, DL14 7DQ, DL14 7BQ, DL14 7DB, DL14 7BB, DL14 7RB, DL14 7DD, DL14 7DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL14 7DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 55.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 44.1% | 44.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DL14 7DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 45.3% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 32% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 35.4% | 42.9% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 34.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 25.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 25.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 93.9% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.3% | 97.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 97.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Street was 315.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% higher than the Bishop Auckland Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bishop Auckland Town and the 115th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 187.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nelson Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2025-08-01 | £63,235 |
| 29 Nelson Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2024-09-19 | £47,149 |
| 20 Nelson Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2024-05-24 | £60,828 |
| 19 Nelson Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-03-27 | £127,541 |
| 34 Nelson Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2024-03-27 | £39,926 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 4out of 4 | 202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 1,874 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 | 113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockton Hill Junior School McIntyre Terrace , Cockton Hill DL14 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockton Hill Infant School McIntyre Terrace , Cockton Hill DL14 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Murphy Crescent , DL14 6QH | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 800 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT | 3out of 4 | 1,444 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 | 1,551 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 | 777 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam n Coffee Shop | 154 Newgate Street | 289 yd | |
| Time For You Tearoom | The Four Clocks Centre, 154a Newgate Street | 289 yd | |
| Clair's Gluten Free Bakery | 119 Newgate Street | 327 yd | |
| Gabrielles | 7 Flintoff Street | 333 yd | |
| Manzo Steakeria | The Station Hotel, 201 Newgate Street | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Inn | 45 Waldron Street | 189 yd | |
| Cumberland Arms | 165 Newgate Street | 317 yd | |
| The Mitre | 151 Newgate Street | 317 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 176 Newgate Street | 336 yd | |
| Bishops Sports Bar | Kingsway | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gills Fish Inn | 132 Newgate Street | 289 yd | |
| Pizza Figaro | 129 Newgate Street | 317 yd | |
| Demaggio Pizzeria | 158 Newgate Street | 320 yd | |
| Street Pasta | 117 Newgate Street | 330 yd | |
| Valentinos | 162 Newgate Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Bob Hardisty Drive | 294 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 34-34a Newgate Street | 545 yd | |
| Asda | 6 South Church Road | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Etherley Lane Primary School CLARENCE GARDENS | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| Gym Nation (Closed) 136a-136c 136a-136c Newgate Street | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Town Recreation Ground WESLEY GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 358 yd |
| Bishop Auckland Cricket Club SOUTH CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Fit Factory Ltd (Closed) 1c 1c Market Place | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Kingsway (Bishop Auckland Fc) (Closed) | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| King James I Academy SOUTH CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Bishop Auckland Rugby Football Club WEST MILLS PLAYING FIELDS WEST MILLS PLAYING FIELDS BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| St Annes C Of E Primary School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Cockton Hill Junior School MCINTYRE TERRACE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.