Hackworth Close Ferryhill, County Durham
52 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL17), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33910258.
- Energy: 75 homes have an energy certificate (B: 43, C: 32).
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 8.1 km (5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 147 to 159 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 84 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 176 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
75 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: Flat (34); Bungalow, mid-terrace (25); Bungalow, end-terrace (11). Built: 1976-1982 (31); 1983-1990 (29); 2019 (14). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (31).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (78% of about 1,500 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)
- Dean Bank Grange Hackworth Close: up to 6 homes, permissioned (50 m)
- NORTH STREET, DL17 8HX: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 14 August 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL17 8PS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| DL17 8NJ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 5 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 84 addresses are between 147 m and 159 m above sea level (155 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL17 8NJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL17 8PS | 100% | 98% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Shildon 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Newton Aycliffe 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dean Bank Hackworth St Ferryhill | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Town Centre Ferryhill | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Spennymoor Car Park | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 21.4 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 40.1 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Higginbottom Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ferryhill Dental Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Sedgefield Community Hospital | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Police - Ferryhill Police Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Ferryhill Cashzone | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4,470 m² | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,610 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.5 ha | 30 m |
| Allotments | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Storehouse Allotments 2.9 ha | 100 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Durham Castle and Cathedral, a World Heritage Site, 9.8 km (6.1 miles) north. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Castle and Cathedral | World Heritage Site | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Rudd Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Wheel Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Park Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Nable Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Lower Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 82 | 84 |
2 of the street's 84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ferryhill School | Secondary | 11–16 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill Town Youth Football Club DL17 8NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 4 Good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| CHEEZY PIZZA DL17 8NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| I Kitchen DL17 8NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Dean Bank Convenience Store DL17 8NR | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Dean Bank Early Years DL17 8PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Denehurst Nursing Home DL17 8NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Dean Bank & Ferryhill Literary Institute DL17 8PP | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School DL17 8PP | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Siciliano DL17 8JY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mamta DL17 8JP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Wood N Spoon Cafe DL17 8JP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Pizzalicious DL17 8JP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Shell's Village Bakery DL17 8LA | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Pizza Time DL17 8JP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Dean & Chapter DL17 8LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hackworth Street (53); On or near Rennie Street (29); On or near Neale Street (22); On or near Bessemer Street (17); On or near Siemans Street (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 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) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
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
Nearby streets
Blandford Street · Crompton Court · Blandford Street · Bessemer Street · Rennie Street · Neale Street · Holyoake Street · Neale Street · Siemens Street · Bessemer Street · Rennie Street · Parsons Court
All the streets in DL17 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.