DL4 or DL5?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
The short version
- The most recent EPC we hold is C in DL4 and D in DL5.
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DL4
County Durham
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DL5
County Durham
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £56,250
from 124 sales |
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| Average sold price | £121,500 | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | — | +7.0% (County Durham) |
| Dwelling type | Semi-detached house | Mid-terrace house |
| Floor area | 150 m² | 82 m² |
| Built | 1900–1929 | 1950–1966 |
| Energy rating | C | D |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £1396/yr | £1055/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | — | — |
| Deprivation decile | 2 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
Common questions
Is DL4 or DL5 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, DL4 sits in decile 2 of 10 and DL5 in decile 2, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in DL4 or DL5?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.