Anson Walk Coundon, County Durham
31 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL14), about 80 m long. USRN 42812047.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £77,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 5, C: 16, D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 170 to 174 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 31 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bishopgate Medical Centre, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 125 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £77,500 | £72,000 | £83,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £59,500 | £50,000 | £69,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £41,500 | £31,000 | £52,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £29,000 | £29,000 | £29,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £24,000 | £24,000 | £24,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 12 DL14 8LU | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2025 | 27 DL14 8LU | Terraced | £83,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2022 | 27 DL14 8LU | Terraced | £69,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2022 | 12 DL14 8LU | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2021 | 29 DL14 8LU | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 27 DL14 8LU | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2015 | 28 DL14 8LU | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2015 | 28 DL14 8LU | Terraced | £31,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2010 | 12 DL14 8LU | Terraced | £30,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2007 | 1 DL14 8LU | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 26 May 2006 | 27 DL14 8LU | Terraced | £68,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2002 | 26 DL14 8LU | Detached | £29,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 10 DL14 8LU | Terraced | £24,000 |
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (14); House, end-terrace (7); Bungalow, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1950-1966 (15); 1967-1975 (12); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (18); owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 1, Anson Walk, Coundon
- 3, Anson Walk, Coundon
- 4, Anson Walk, Coundon
- 5 Anson Walk, Coundon
- 10, Anson Walk, Coundon
- 15 Anson Walk, Coundon
- 18, Anson Walk, Coundon
- 20, Anson Walk, Coundon
- 22 Anson Walk, Coundon
- 23 Anson Walk, Coundon
- 25, Anson Walk, Coundon
- 27, Anson Walk, Coundon
- 28, Anson Walk, Coundon
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (69% of about 880 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at the Crescent: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 31 addresses are between 170 m and 174 m above sea level (172 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL14 8LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL14 8LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Shildon 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Newton Aycliffe 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Collingwood Street-Greenwells Garth Coundon | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stand H Bishop Auckland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 21.4 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 42.1 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Bishopgate Medical Centre | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coundon Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Victoria Lane Health Centre | 210 m |
| Hospital | Bishop Auckland Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Shildon Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cash machine 76-78 Newgate Street Halifax | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 70 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Howlish View Allotments 3.3 ha | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Auckland Castle Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland Castle Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Windlestone Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Howlish Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Canney Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Etty Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Gurney Valley | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Quarry Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| High Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 30 | 31 |
1 of the street's 31 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 280 m | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Victoria Lane Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 290 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Ox DL14 8LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Pizza King DL14 8LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Miners Arms DL14 8LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Tasty Baps DL14 8LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Conservative Club DL14 8LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Ho Ho Takeaway DL14 8LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Coundon Pharmacy DL14 8NP | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Coundon & Leeholme Early Years Centre DL14 8NP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre C.I.C DL14 8NP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Three Tuns Hotel DL14 8LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Sainsbury's DL14 8LL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Kurlisee's Food Bar DL14 8LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Drake Avenue (36); On or near East Avenue (35); On or near Howlish View (19); On or near Greenwells Garth (15); On or near Collingwood Street (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, house, mid-terrace (lodged 15 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Fraser Court · Drake Avenue · Rodney Walk · East Avenue · Benbow Walk · Crescent View · Greenwells Garth · Howlish View · Croft Terrace · Wilson Avenue · South View · Collingwood Street
All the streets in DL14 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.