Albert Street is in Chilton, Ferryhill and in Sedgefield district. DL17 0QA is located in the Chilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albert Street, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL17 0PZ, DL17 0PX, DL17 0QE, DL17 0RB, DL17 0QB, DL17 0QF, DL17 0RN, DL17 0QL, DL17 0PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL17 0QA is primarily male, with 56.4% 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 | 51.6% | 43.6% | -8.0% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 56.4% | 8.0% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DL17 0QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 50.3% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 29% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 32.3% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -16.1% |
| Good health | 41% | 39.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 20.1% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 24.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.5% | 12.4% | -11.1% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 11.7% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 3.4% | -3.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 23.4% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 20.7% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
In this area, 95.7% 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% | 95.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 38% | 13.5% | 24.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Street was 576.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 287.7% higher than the Chilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Street has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Chilton and the 41st highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 331.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Albert Street, Ferryhill, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2024-10-18 | £58,112 |
| 26 Albert Street, Ferryhill, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2024-05-09 | £39,608 |
| 60 Albert Street, Ferryhill, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £82,999 | 2024-03-14 | £92,477 |
| 26 Albert Street, Ferryhill, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2024-02-27 | £33,289 |
| 52 Albert Street, Ferryhill, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2024-02-09 | £52,153 |
DL17 0QA area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Academy Chilton , Off New South View DL17 0PT | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferryhill Station Primary School Ferryhill Station , DL17 0DB | 2out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School Broom Road , DL17 8AN | 2out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Dean Bank , DL17 8PP | 3out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Merrington Primary School South View , Kirk Merrington DL16 7JB | 4out of 4 | 3,532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | 3out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Academy Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | 3out of 4 | 4,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Secure Services Care of: Durham County Council , 26 Chilton Way DL17 0SD | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Broom Road , DL17 8AN | 3out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive , DL5 6UN | - not rated | 4,477 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society Thornbeck College (Aycliffe Campus) , Cedar Drive DL5 6UN | - not rated | 4,508 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 4,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Catholic Club | Brooklyn Road | 316 yd | |
| Chilton Community Sports & Social Club | Darlington Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Casa | 27a South Downs | 365 yd | |
| The Bush | The Wheatsheaf, Durham Road | 709 yd | |
| Chilton Chippy | 28 Eden Terrace | 713 yd | |
| A1 Chop Suey House | 15 Eden Terrace | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Durham Road | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chilton Academy | grass pitches, squash courts | 535 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 | 98.5% |
| 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 | 1.5% |
| Median download speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.23 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.