Hillside Road, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8LS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL14 8LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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	51.1%	53.7%	2.6%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	48.9%	46.3%	-2.6%	49.0%	-2.7%

Partnership Status

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	47.1%	34.2%	-12.9%	37.9%	-3.7%
Married: Opposite sex	34.9%	44.7%	9.8%	44.2%	0.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.6%	2.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	7.9%	11.3%	3.4%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	7.4%	6.6%	-0.8%	6.1%	0.5%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) 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	45%	32.6%	-12.4%	48.4%	-15.8%
Good health	29.3%	37.6%	8.3%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	18.3%	19.6%	1.3%	12.7%	6.9%
Bad health	6.6%	8.7%	2.1%	4.0%	4.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

In the area around DL14 8LS this area, 30.7% 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 16%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.1%	30.7%	-7.4%	18.2%	12.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	11.7%	-2.1%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	17.1%	2.8%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	5.8%	0.0%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	16%	0.7%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	11.1%	16%	4.9%	33.8%	-17.8%
Other	1.6%	2.7%	1.1%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99.6%	97.8%	-1.8%	81.4%	16.4%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.8% 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	95.6%	98.8%	3.2%	83.2%	15.6%
European Union	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.9%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	98.8%	3.2%	83.2%	15.6%
10+ Years	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73%	76.7%	-3.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	26.7%	13.5%	13.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.9%	37.2%	2.7%
Christian	57%	46.2%	10.8%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Not answered	2.2%	6.0%	-3.8%

Safety

Is Hillside Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Road was 160.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% lower than the Bishop Auckland Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Hillside Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bishop Auckland Town and the 361st highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 159.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DL14 8LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (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) - 9/10 (very 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Hillside Road are based on 20 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 Hillside Road, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL14 8LS

Average Price
£104,454

Semi-Detached
£121,020

Terraced
£87,217

Detached
£185,793

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hillside Road

Average Price
£107,992

Semi-Detached
£87,874

Terraced
£64,929

Detached
£232,593

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hillside Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Hillside Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£99,500	2025-06-06	£104,747
3 Hillside Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£32,500	2025-06-03	£34,214
15 Hillside Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£90,999	2024-08-15	£97,609
3 Hillside Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£60,000	2024-06-11	£66,338
15 Hillside Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£47,000	2024-05-17	£52,943

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL14 8LS

Employment

DL14 8LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	68
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Looking after home or family	19
Unemployed	8
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Construction	13
Human health and social work activities	11
Manufacturing	8
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	3
Education	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	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	3,558 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX	3out of 4	4,010 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Victoria Lane , Coundon DL14 8NN	- not rated	394 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Lane Academy Victoria Lane , Coundon DL14 8NN	3out of 4	402 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prince Bishops Community Primary School Gibson Street , Coundon Grange DL14 8DY	4out of 4	1,915 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Primary School St Andrew's Road , DL14 6RY	3out of 4	2,874 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Merrington Primary School South View , Kirk Merrington DL16 7JB	4out of 4	3,099 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,657 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA	- not rated	4,210 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitworth Park Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN	1out of 4	4,298 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT	3out of 4	4,326 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College Merrington Road , DL17 8RW	3out of 4	4,873 yd	Academy converter	No	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	4,568 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	3,784 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road , DL16 7DB	4out of 4	3,962 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Meadows School Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW	2out of 4	4,535 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aycliffe Secure Services Care of: Durham County Council , 26 Chilton Way DL17 0SD	- not rated	4,878 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP	3out of 4	5,264 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coundon Working Mens Club	Crescent View	211 yd
Conservative Club	6 Collingwood Street	237 yd
Miners Arms	31 Collingwood Street	237 yd
Durham Ox	33 Collingwood Street	237 yd
Three Tuns Hotel	99 Collingwood Street	298 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ho Ho Takeaway	88 Collingwood Street	105 yd
Pizza King	45 Collingwood Street	105 yd
Sandwich Bar	77 Collingwood Street	105 yd
Kurlisee's Food Bar	109a Collingwood Street	298 yd
London Pizza	Cambridge Street	1,066 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	111 Collingwood Street		298 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORIA LANE	grass pitches	308 yd
Victoria Lane Academy VICTORIA LANE	grass pitches	324 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	47.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	47.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	47.8%

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	0.0%

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