Robinson Close Willington, County Durham
19 addresses across 1 postcode (DL15), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42820434.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £138,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 2).
- 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 5.8 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, and Jubilee Meadows (16 hectares) is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 94 to 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Willington Medical Group, about 340 m away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £135,500 | £130,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £131,885 | £103,770 | £160,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £118,000 | £104,000 | £182,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £131,250 | £112,500 | £150,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2007 | 14 | £146,475 | £126,950 | £174,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2026 | 1 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2025 | 2 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £137,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2022 | 3 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 11 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2022 | 19 DL15 0GF | Detached | £135,500 | |
| 6 Oct 2021 | 2 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £103,770 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 16 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2019 | 5 DL15 0GF | Detached | £132,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2018 | 3 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £104,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2018 | 16 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 14 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £182,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2017 | 9 DL15 0GF | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2017 | 18 DL15 0GF | Detached | £112,500 | |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 11 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2013 | 10 DL15 0GF | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2012 | 6 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2011 | 19 DL15 0GF | Detached | £102,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 May 2008 | 14 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £160,000 | New build. |
| 7 Dec 2007 | 16 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £153,700 | |
| 16 Nov 2007 | 9 DL15 0GF | Detached | £174,950 | |
| 7 Sep 2007 | 10 DL15 0GF | Detached | £169,950 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 2007 | 17 DL15 0GF | Detached | £152,450 | New build. |
| 10 Aug 2007 | 15 DL15 0GF | Detached | £163,950 | New build. |
| 6 Aug 2007 | 7 DL15 0GF | Detached | £132,950 | |
| 27 Jul 2007 | 11 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £127,950 | New build. |
| 12 Jul 2007 | 6 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £132,950 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2007 | 12 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £134,950 | New build. |
| 12 Jun 2007 | 18 DL15 0GF | Detached | £152,450 | New build. |
| 31 May 2007 | 19 DL15 0GF | Detached | £162,950 | New build. |
| 20 Apr 2007 | 4 DL15 0GF | Detached | £126,950 | New build. |
| 2 Mar 2007 | 5 DL15 0GF | Detached | £140,500 | New build. |
| 2 Mar 2007 | 8 DL15 0GF | Detached | £135,802 | New build. |
| 1 Dec 2006 | 2 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £129,950 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 2006 | 3 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £129,950 | New build. |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 1 DL15 0GF | Semi-detached | £123,453 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, detached (9); House, semi-detached (5). Built: 2003-2006 (8); 2007 onwards (4); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 1, Robinson Close, Willington
- 3, Robinson Close, Willington
- 5, Robinson Close, Willington
- 6, Robinson Close, Willington
- 9, Robinson Close, Willington
- 10, Robinson Close, Willington
- 11, Robinson Close, Willington
- 14, Robinson Close, Willington
- 16, Robinson Close, Willington
- 17, Robinson Close, Willington
- 18, Robinson Close, Willington
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 (49% of about 820 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 94 m and 96 m above sea level (95 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL15 0GF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Shildon 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dene Estate Richardson Court Willington | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Parkside School Willington | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 28.1 km (17 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 36.7 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Willington Medical Group | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Britton & Robson LTD | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bishop Auckland Hospital | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Crook Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Willington, Willington Cashzone | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Jubilee Meadows 16 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 730 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,630 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springfield Allotments 8,710 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| South Dene | Valley | 110 m west |
| Peter Hill | Hill | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Helmington Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Hunwick Dene | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Wright's Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Stockley Fell Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 300 m | No published inspection |
| Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkside Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sunnybrow Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bondcare Group Care Homes DL15 0PW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Bondcare Group Care Homes DL15 0PR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Bondcare Group Care Homes DL15 0PR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Cosin Lodge DL15 0PW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Spectrum Leisure Centre DL15 0JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Spiritualist Church DL15 0EQ | Other catering premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Willington Prospect WMC DL15 0DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Gentlemans Club DL15 0DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jul 2019 |
| New Shanghai DL15 0PF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Your Local Food and Wine Ltd DL15 0PF | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| A Burnhams Fruiters DL15 0PF | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| The Queens Head DL15 0PF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2023 |
| Willington AFC DL15 0QG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Britton & Robson Ltd DL15 0PG | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Coffea Espression DL15 0PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Canterbury Crescent (39); On or near Lewthwaite Gardens (30); On or near Gardener Avenue (5); On or near Myers Grove (3); On or near Denewood Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- DL15 0GF: 19 addresses
Nearby streets
Lewthwaite Gardens · Rutherford Court · Richardson Court · Myers Grove · Auckland Court · Armstrong Drive · Wells Grove · Lincoln Drive · Denewood Close · Dovedale Avenue · Chapel Street · Larmouth Court
All the streets in DL15 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.