Living in DL5, County Durham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DL5 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 DL5
82 recorded home sales on the streets around central DL5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £90,000 and a range from £48,000 to £185,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 BEWICK CRESCENT, DL5 5LQ | semi-detached | £100,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 106 OAKFIELD, DL5 7AU | semi-detached | £127,500 | 2026-06-11 |
| 36 LIGHTFOOT ROAD, DL5 4EP | semi-detached | £77,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 34 ALINGTON ROAD, DL5 4LN | terraced | £75,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 17 CASTLEREAGH CLOSE, DL5 5NB | terraced | £85,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 22 TUNSTALL ROAD, DL5 7AH | terraced | £112,000 | 2026-03-06 |
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
17 schools within 3 miles , of which 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Byerley Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| UTC South Durham | Secondary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Heighington Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.3 mi |
10 state primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 17.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 15.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.6% |
| Skilled trades | 10.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
377 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DL5 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 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on County Durham's figures.
Common questions about DL5
What is the average house price in DL5?
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 DL5?
Prices in County Durham are up 7.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DL5?
The median of 82 recorded sales around central DL5 in the last 2 years is £90,000, ranging from £48,000 to £185,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DL5?
17 schools sit within 3 miles of central DL5, and 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DL5?
377 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DL5 at risk of flooding?
Central DL5 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 DL5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 71% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £90,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 377 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DL5 safe?
377 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL5 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? DL5 or DL4, DL5 or DL17, DL5 or DL14.
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