Living in DL15, County Durham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DL15 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 DL15
72 recorded home sales on the streets around central DL15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £94,500 and a range from £38,000 to £296,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 HAWES CRESCENT, DL15 8PH | terraced | £98,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 109 BEECHBURN PARK, DL15 8SA | detached | £205,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 21 FRONT STREET, DL15 0RY | terraced | £90,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 41 HOMELANDS COURT, DL15 0SA | detached | £187,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 13 SANDRINGHAM ROAD, DL15 9DH | terraced | £98,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 13 CHURCH STREET, DL15 0RS | terraced | £94,500 | 2026-05-01 |
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
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Parkside Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Hunwick Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook | Primary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Crook Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
11 state primary and 1 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 | 15.3% |
| Professional occupations | 12.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
96 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DL15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on County Durham's figures.
Common questions about DL15
What is the average house price in DL15?
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 DL15?
Prices in County Durham are up 7.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DL15?
The median of 72 recorded sales around central DL15 in the last 2 years is £94,500, ranging from £38,000 to £296,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DL15?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central DL15, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DL15?
96 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DL15 at risk of flooding?
Central DL15 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 DL15 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 £94,500; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 96 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DL15 safe?
96 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL15 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. 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? DL15 or DL14, DL15 or DL16, DL15 or DH7.
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