Main Road is in Eldon, Bishop Auckland and in Sedgefield district. DL14 8UN is located in the Shildon and Dene Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bishop Auckland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Road, Eldon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL14 8TD, DL14 8TJ, DL14 8TE, DL14 8XF, DL14 8TN, DL14 8TW, DL14 8TP, DL14 8TB, DL14 8TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL14 8UN is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 45.7% | 44.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 54.3% | 55.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 | 33.9% | 39.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 33.3% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 20.2% | 17.2% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 11% | 6.1% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.4%) 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 | 26.4% | 27.4% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -21.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 23.3% | 20.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 11.6% | 8.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.2% | 25% | -17.2% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 15% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 23% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 18% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.7% | 94.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 31.9% | 13.5% | 18.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 138.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.7% lower than the Shildon and Dene Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Shildon and Dene Valley and the 442nd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Main Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2004-06-07 | £269,460 |
The percentage of student residents living in DL14 8UN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 26 |
| Full-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 4out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School Gibson Street , Coundon Grange DL14 8DY | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Gardens , DL4 1ES | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Primary School St Andrew's Road , DL14 6RY | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Jubilee Road , DL4 2EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School Byerley Road , DL4 1HN | 3out of 4 | 1,961 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 | 2,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 3,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | 2out of 4 | 4,516 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 | 3,325 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 | 2,849 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Learning Centre New Biggin Lane , DL2 2UH | - not rated | 4,701 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 4,789 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd | 29 Spencer Street | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 4 U | 26 Spencer Street | 152 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coundon Grange Recreation Ground BROCKWELL COURT | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Thompsons Fields ELDON BANK FARM ELDON BANK FARM ELDON BANK | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Eldon Football Pitch | grass pitches | 795 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.