Hagg Lane County Durham
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL16), about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 33910318.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, F: 1).
- 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 Bishop Auckland, about 5.7 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Whitworth Country Park, is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 93 to 103 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bishops Close Medical Practice, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £146,500 | £146,500 | £146,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £224,950 | £224,950 | £224,950 |
| 2004 | 2 | £186,500 | £138,000 | £235,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2022 | 2 DL16 7NW | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2019 | 8 DL16 7NW | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2018 | 1 DL16 7NW | Semi-detached | £146,500 | |
| 21 Dec 2007 | OLD SCHOOL HOUSE DL16 7NW | Detached | £224,950 | |
| 10 Dec 2004 | HAWTHORNS DL16 7NW | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2004 | 1 DL16 7NW | Semi-detached | £138,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1); 1967-1975 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (34% of about 1,130 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- Byers Green War Memorial, grade II
- CHURCH OF ST PETER, grade II
- FORMER NATIONAL SCHOOL AND SCHOOLMASTER'S HOUSE, grade II
- THE OLD RECTORY, grade II
- WALLS, PIERS AND GATES TO WEST OF FORMER SCHOOL AND CHURCH OF ST. PETER, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 2 September 2026 to 7 September 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
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 12 addresses are between 93 m and 103 m above sea level (101 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL16 7NW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL16 7QU | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Shildon 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus or coach station | High Street Spennymoor | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Spennymoor Car Park | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Mer | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 25.7 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 37.3 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Bishops Close Medical Practice | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Miller Pharmacy | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bishop Auckland Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Spennymoor Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whitworth Country Park 182 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 100 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | High Street Allotments 1.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 184 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Durham Castle and Cathedral, a World Heritage Site, 8.8 km (5.4 miles) north-east. 12 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 | 8.8 km (5.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy's Wood | Wood | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Brick Kiln Wood | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Church Wood | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Farnley Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Hunwick Dene | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
| Stockley Fell Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 12 |
2 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byers Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (durham).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 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 6 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
All the streets in DL16 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.