North Road Inkerman, County Durham
29 addresses across 8 postcodes (DL13), about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 42812522.
- Flood: 2 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 0% to 20% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 14.8 km (9.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 297 to 316 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North House Surgery, about 7.2 km (4.4 miles) away.
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (76% of about 1,120 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
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 16 November 2026 to 20 November 2026: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (standard works)
Finished in the last three months
- 17 September 2026 to 28 September 2026: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway, verge (immediate - emergency works)
- 18 August 2026 to 20 August 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL13 4JS | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL13 4BH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL13 4BJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL13 4BQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL13 4PZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL13 4HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL13 4QA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL13 4QB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 297 m and 316 m above sea level (308 m on average); the ground rises about 20 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL13 4BH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DL13 4BJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DL13 4BQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DL13 4HJ | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DL13 4JS | 80% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DL13 4PZ | 60% | 20% | 20% | 0% |
| DL13 4QA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DL13 4QB | 86% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wards Rnd Tow Law | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Comprehensive School Wolsingham | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 32.7 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | North House Surgery | 7.2 km (4.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tow Law Pharmacy | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Northern Smiles | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Weardale Hospital | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
| Police station | Crook Police Station | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Tow Law, Tow Law | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,600 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,220 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Coke ovens at Inkerman Farm, a scheduled monument, 850 m (0.5 miles) east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coke ovens at Inkerman Farm | Scheduled monument | 850 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wharndean Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Stonefoot Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Lodge Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Kennel Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Tow Law Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Tunstall Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 29 |
15 of the street's 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 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
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyles Care & Support DL13 4JS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | Exempt | |
| The Brown Horse Hotel DL13 4HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (26).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 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) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 28% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 2 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
- DL13 4JS: 8 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- DL13 4BH: 7 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- DL13 4BJ: 4 addresses
- DL13 4BQ: 4 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- DL13 4PZ: 3 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- DL13 4HJ: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
- DL13 4QA: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- DL13 4QB: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in DL13 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.