Mendip Walk is in Coundon, Bishop Auckland and in Wear Valley district. DL14 8JY is located in the Coundon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bishop Auckland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mendip Walk, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL14 8JR, DL14 8JX, DL14 8JP, DL14 8JS, DL14 8HJ, DL14 8LD, DL14 8HH, DL14 8LE, DL14 8LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL14 8JY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 52.3% | 56.5% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 43.5% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 | 27.1% | 37.4% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 33.3% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 (60.9%) 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 | 33.6% | 32.9% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 28% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 26.1% | 8.2% | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 11.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 7.6% |
| Very bad health | 6.4% | 1.4% | -5.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 8JY this area, 35.7% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.7% | 35.7% | -17.0% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 9.4% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 18.1% | 6.9% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 15.8% | 11.0% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 15.2% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.5% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 96.1% 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% | 96.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 30.9% | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 71.5% | 46.2% | 25.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mendip Walk was 179.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% higher than the Coundon average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Mendip Walk has the 3rd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Coundon and the 315th highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mendip Walk, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2023-06-27 | £66,728 |
| 7 Mendip Walk, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2017-10-19 | £55,783 |
| 10 Mendip Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2007-01-05 | £72,688 |
| 8 Mendip Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2006-08-25 | £34,615 |
DL14 8JY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 3out of 4 | 4,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 4,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Park Nursery School Bessemer Green , DL16 6PP | - not rated | 5,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Oxclose Crescent , DL16 6RU | - not rated | 5,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Victoria Lane , Coundon DL14 8NN | 2out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Coundon Victoria Lane , Coundon DL14 8NN | - not rated | 264 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Primary School Victoria Lane , Coundon DL14 8NN | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon County Infant School Victoria Lane , Coundon DL14 8NN | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Lane Academy Victoria Lane , Coundon DL14 8NN | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Community Arts College South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | - not rated | 3,280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydale Community College for Maths and Computing Middridge Lane , DL4 2EP | - not rated | 3,632 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Park Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | 3out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | - not rated | 3,918 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 5,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | 4out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlestone School Chilton , DL17 0HP | - not rated | 3,714 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | 2out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | - not rated | 4,201 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Tuns Hotel | 99 Collingwood Street | 383 yd | |
| Leeholme WMC | Hereford Street | 450 yd | |
| Coundon Working Mens Club | Crescent View | 530 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 6 Collingwood Street | 638 yd | |
| Miners Arms | 31 Collingwood Street | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurlisee's Food Bar | 109a Collingwood Street | 383 yd | |
| Ho Ho Takeaway | 88 Collingwood Street | 466 yd | |
| Pizza King | 45 Collingwood Street | 466 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar | 77 Collingwood Street | 466 yd | |
| London Pizza | Cambridge Street | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 111 Collingwood Street | 383 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORIA LANE | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Victoria Lane Academy VICTORIA LANE | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Leeholme Recreation Ground Leeholme Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 697 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 | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.