Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7QZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL14 7QZ is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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	54.1%	46.7%	-7.4%	51.0%	-4.3%
Male	45.9%	53.3%	7.4%	49.0%	4.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DL14 7QZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.5%	30.9%	1.4%	37.9%	-7.0%
Married: Opposite sex	52.4%	52.3%	-0.1%	44.2%	8.1%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2%	0.8%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	8.3%	10.5%	2.2%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	7.5%	5.5%	-2.0%	6.1%	-0.6%

Health

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	45.2%	41.2%	-4.0%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	38.3%	41.2%	2.9%	33.6%	7.6%
Fair health	12.5%	11.4%	-1.1%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	2.6%	4.5%	1.9%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.7%	12.9%	-6.8%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	10.2%	-4.0%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	16.8%	-0.5%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	7.8%	5.0%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	16.8%	6.2%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	32.3%	32.4%	0.1%	33.8%	-1.4%
Other	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	100%	99%	-1.0%	81.4%	17.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.3% 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	99.7%	99.3%	-0.4%	83.2%	16.1%
European Union	0%	0.3%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	99.3%	0.0%	83.2%	16.1%
10+ Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	9.8%	-9.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.9%	76.7%	3.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	19.7%	13.5%	6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	59.7%	46.2%	13.5%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Etherley Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Etherley Lane was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.0% lower than the Bishop Auckland Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Etherley Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bishop Auckland Town and the 236th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DL14 7QZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Etherley Lane are based on 61 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wear Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7QZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL14 7QZ

Average Price
£238,317

Semi-Detached
£223,630

Terraced
£147,105

Detached
£392,915

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Etherley Lane

Average Price
£228,581

Semi-Detached
£244,511

Terraced
£155,421

Detached
£295,140

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Etherley LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2025-07-25	£274,041
42 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2024-12-04	£610,482
75 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£217,500	2024-11-04	£229,114
34 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2024-10-14	£284,397
73 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£166,250	2024-03-05	£184,380

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL14 7QZ

Employment

DL14 7QZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DL14 7QZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	79
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Looking after home or family	9
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	19
Construction	18
Manufacturing	14
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF	4out of 4	262 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX	3out of 4	1,661 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	337 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's CofE Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS	3out of 4	730 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cockton Hill Junior School McIntyre Terrace , Cockton Hill DL14 6HW	3out of 4	1,166 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cockton Hill Infant School McIntyre Terrace , Cockton Hill DL14 6HW	3out of 4	1,166 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Murphy Crescent , DL14 6QH	3out of 4	1,223 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA	- not rated	908 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT	3out of 4	1,091 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ	3out of 4	1,165 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JZ	- not rated	1,160 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS	3out of 4	510 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Caps Off Kitchen	3 Bob Hardisty Drive	560 yd
Expresso's	Newgate Park	593 yd
The Hot Rooster	175 Newgate Street	628 yd
Manzo Steakeria	The Station Hotel, 201 Newgate Street	629 yd
Steam n Coffee Shop	154 Newgate Street	663 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pollards Inn	104 Etherley Lane	292 yd
Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club	32a Escomb Road	366 yd
Caps Off Ltd	3 Bob Hardisty Drive	560 yd
Welcome Inn	45 Waldron Street	566 yd
Bishop Auckland Rugby Club	West Mills Playing Fields, Bridge Road	578 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Valentinos	162 Newgate Street	614 yd
Demaggio Pizzeria	158 Newgate Street	621 yd
Red Double Happiness	197 Newgate Street	628 yd
The Kings Balti	187 Newgate Street	628 yd
Mrs B’s Deli	185 Newgate Street	647 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	Bob Hardisty Drive	483 yd
Heron Foods	34-34a Newgate Street	956 yd
Asda	6 South Church Road	965 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Etherley Lane Primary School CLARENCE GARDENS	grass pitches	248 yd
Town Recreation Ground WESLEY GROVE	grass pitches, tennis courts	334 yd
Bishop Auckland Rugby Football Club WEST MILLS PLAYING FIELDS WEST MILLS PLAYING FIELDS BRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	573 yd
Gym Nation (Closed) 136a-136c 136a-136c Newgate Street	health and fitness suite	679 yd
St Annes C Of E Primary School WARWICK ROAD	grass pitches	720 yd
Bishop Auckland Cricket Club SOUTH CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	876 yd
Cockton Hill Recreation Ground WOODHOUSE LANE	grass pitches	958 yd
Bishop Barrington Sports Centre WOODHOUSE LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	976 yd
Fit Factory Ltd (Closed) 1c 1c Market Place	health and fitness suite	1,005 yd
Cockton Hill Junior School MCINTYRE TERRACE	grass pitches	1,040 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	89.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	89.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	89.5%

Speed Aviability

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	1.8%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	64.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.