Cheltenham Court is in St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland and in County Durham district. DL14 9FF is located in the West Auckland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bishop Auckland. This postcode has been in use since 2011-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cheltenham Court, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL14 9AY, DL14 9AN, DL14 9DJ, DL14 9DG, DL14 9DL, DL14 9DF, DL14 9DW, DL14 9DN, DL14 9DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL14 9FF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 53.1% | 49.8% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.2% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 32.9% | 37.5% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 36.5% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 12.1% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 7.9% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 28.3% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 17.7% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 9FF this area, 32.6% 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.5% | 32.6% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 15.3% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 22.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 87.8% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 0.1% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 92.8% | 94.3% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 94.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheltenham Court was 70.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% lower than the Crook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheltenham Court has the 44th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Crook and the 815th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cheltenham Court, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2013-08-08 | £268,771 |
DL14 9FF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 4out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen Auckland Community Primary School Manor Road , St Helen Auckland DL14 9EN | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Lomond Walk , West Auckland DL14 9UD | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Community Primary School Walker Drive , DL14 6QW | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copeland Road Primary School West Auckland , DL14 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Murphy Crescent , DL14 6QH | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,905 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 | 1,875 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 | 2,689 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Learning Centre New Biggin Lane , DL2 2UH | - not rated | 5,191 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Js | 142 Melrose Drive | 306 yd | |
| The Well | 46 East Green | 987 yd | |
| West Auckland Vineyard Church | 3 Aptec Enterprise Park, Darlington Road | 1,008 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra | 1,050 yd | |
| KFC | Stadium Way | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| March Hare | Stadium Way | 1,063 yd | |
| Bishop Auckland Football Club | Heritage Park | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of India | 20 Louisa Terrace | 465 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 29 Maude Terrace | 481 yd | |
| Fortune Chinese Takeaway | 35 Maude Terrace | 481 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 53 Manor Road | 528 yd | |
| Sorento Takeaway | 55 Manor Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1,050 yd | ||
| Lidl | Tindale Crescent | 1,050 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Helen Auckland Primary School MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Grant'S Gym REAR OF REAR OF MAUDE TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Deborah Wood West Auckland BOYDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Bishop Auckland Fc | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 84.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.1% |
| 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.