Living in DL13, County Durham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DL13 in County Durham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in County Durham: £138,148, up 7.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around DL13
11 recorded home sales on the streets around central DL13 in the last 2 years, with a median of £152,000 and a range from £56,500 to £282,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 THE GREEN, DL13 2RE | semi-detached | £165,500 | 2025-09-26 |
| 11 WESTERN HILL, DL13 2RR | detached | £282,000 | 2025-07-25 |
| 5 LOW BISHOPLEY COTTAGES, DL13 2SR | terraced | £108,000 | 2025-07-04 |
| 3 GLEBE VIEW, DL13 2RJ | terraced | £140,000 | 2025-06-27 |
| 2 GLEBE VIEW, DL13 2RJ | terraced | £132,000 | 2025-06-27 |
| 7 WEST ROW, DL13 2SS | terraced | £195,000 | 2025-06-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
1 school within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frosterley Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
1 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 15.7% |
| Professional occupations | 14.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
8 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DL13 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on County Durham's figures.
Common questions about DL13
What is the average house price in DL13?
The average sold price in County Durham is £138,148 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DL13?
Prices in County Durham are up 7.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DL13?
The median of 11 recorded sales around central DL13 in the last 2 years is £152,000, ranging from £56,500 to £282,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DL13?
1 schools sit within 3 miles of central DL13, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DL13?
8 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL13 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is DL13 at risk of flooding?
Central DL13 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DL13 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £152,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 8 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DL13 safe?
8 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL13 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DL13 or DL15, DL13 or DL12, DL13 or DH8.
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