Fleece Terrace Edmondsley, County Durham
18 addresses across 4 postcodes (DH7), about 60 m long. USRN 7001776.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £114,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6, E: 3).
- 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street, about 4.1 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Waldridge Fell, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 153 to 158 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sacriston Medical Centre, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £114,000 | £114,000 | £114,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £57,750 | £57,750 | £57,750 |
| 2019 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £55,500 | £41,000 | £70,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £39,950 | £39,950 | £39,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2022 | 6 DH7 6DL | Terraced | £114,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2021 | 6 DH7 6DL | Terraced | £57,750 | |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 5 DH7 6DL | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 5 DH7 6DL | Terraced | £90,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Apr 2015 | 5 DH7 6DL | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 20 May 2011 | 5 DH7 6DL | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 13 May 2011 | 6 DH7 6DL | Terraced | £41,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2002 | 5 DH7 6DL | Terraced | £39,950 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); Flat (4); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (7); before 1900 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (4); rented (social) (2).
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 (59% of about 680 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.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DH7 6DL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DH7 6GA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DH7 6DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DH7 6FD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 153 m and 158 m above sea level (156 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH7 6DL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH7 6DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH7 6FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH7 6GA | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.8 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crossroads Edmondsley | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | North Burns Chester-le-Street | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 22.8 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Sacriston Medical Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Roseberry School House | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Chester-Le-Street Community Hospital | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Police - Sacriston Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Waldridge Fell 111 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,840 m² | 90 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,170 m² | 220 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Durham Castle and Cathedral, a World Heritage Site, 7.8 km (4.8 miles) south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Castle and Cathedral | World Heritage Site | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Hill | Hill | 200 m south-east |
| Sacriston Wood | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Congburn Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Smithy Dene | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Mill Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Wanister Bog | Wetland | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 18 |
17 of the street's 18 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmondsley Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 260 m | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Braeside (15); On or near Congburn Bank (7); On or near Angel View (4); On or near Tyzack Street (3); On or near Edmondsley Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 4 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DH7 6DL: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- DH7 6GA: 6 addresses
- DH7 6DN: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
- DH7 6FD: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Watsons Buildings · Appledore Gardens · Stobart Street · Congburn Bank · Tyzack Street · Tyzack Street · Jubilee Close · Braeside · Edmondsley Lane · Angel View
All the streets in DH7 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.