Surtees Drive Willington, County Durham
32 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL15), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42820452.
- Sales: 65 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £246,250 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 22).
- Flood: 8 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 6 km (3.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jubilee Meadows, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 88 to 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Willington Medical Group, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £246,250 | £212,500 | £280,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £330,000 | £204,000 | £395,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £183,000 | £183,000 | £183,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | £280,000 | £185,000 | £340,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | £283,750 | £278,000 | £350,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | £173,000 | £130,000 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £295,000 | £253,000 | £315,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £275,000 | £145,000 | £325,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £297,475 | £275,000 | £319,950 |
| 2016 | 3 | £160,000 | £145,000 | £245,000 |
| 2015 | 5 | £204,950 | £140,000 | £250,000 |
| 2014 | 5 | £149,950 | £139,950 | £249,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | 23 DL15 0GR | Detached | £212,500 | |
| 7 Mar 2025 | 19 DL15 0GR | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2024 | 15 DL15 0GR | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 2 May 2024 | 26 DL15 0GR | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2024 | 25 DL15 0GR | Detached | £204,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2023 | 36 DL15 0GR | Detached | £183,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2022 | 19 DL15 0GR | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2022 | 22 DL15 0GR | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 25 May 2022 | 3 DL15 0GR | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2022 | 36 DL15 0GR | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2021 | 29 DL15 0GR | Detached | £282,500 | |
| 18 Jun 2021 | 26 DL15 0GR | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2021 | 17 DL15 0GR | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2021 | 5 DL15 0GR | Detached | £278,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2020 | 24 DL15 0GR | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2020 | 27 DL15 0GR | Detached | £208,000 | |
| 20 May 2020 | 35 DL15 0GR | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | 35 DL15 0GR | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2019 | 8 DL15 0GR | Detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 27 Aug 2019 | 9 DL15 0GR | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2019 | 7 DL15 0GR | Detached | £253,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2018 | 7 DL15 0GR | Detached | £270,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Dec 2018 | 20 DL15 0GR | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 26 DL15 0GR | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2018 | 36 DL15 0GR | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2017 | 6 DL15 0GR | Detached | £319,950 | New build. |
| 4 Aug 2017 | 22 DL15 0GR | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2016 | 30 DL15 0GR | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 28 DL15 0GR | Detached | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 28 DL15 0GR | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2016 | 5 DL15 0GR | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2015 | 3 DL15 0GR | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2015 | 23 DL15 0GR | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2015 | 5 DL15 0GR | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2015 | 34 DL15 0GR | Detached | £204,950 | New build. |
| 19 Feb 2015 | 33 DL15 0GR | Detached | £184,950 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 2014 | 31 DL15 0GR | Semi-detached | £149,950 | New build. |
| 6 Jun 2014 | 37 DL15 0GR | Semi-detached | £139,950 | New build. |
| 29 May 2014 | 35 DL15 0GR | Semi-detached | £139,950 | New build. |
| 21 May 2014 | 39 DL15 0GR | Detached | £249,950 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 2014 | 15 DL15 0GR | Detached | £236,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2013 | 36 DL15 0GR | Detached | £159,950 | New build. |
| 10 Sep 2013 | 38 DL15 0GR | Detached | £179,950 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2012 | 2 DL15 0GR | Detached | £249,950 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2012 | 4 DL15 0GR | Detached | £164,950 | New build. |
| 12 Oct 2012 | 28 DL15 0GR | Detached | £160,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2012 | 17 DL15 0GR | Detached | £270,000 | New build. |
| 4 May 2012 | 19 DL15 0GR | Detached | £224,950 | New build. |
| 28 Oct 2011 | 26 DL15 0GR | Detached | £284,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2011 | 32 DL15 0GR | Detached | £249,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 138 m². Most common: House, detached (24). Built: 2007-2011 (10); 2012 (4); 2003-2006 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 addresses)
- 5, Surtees Drive, Willington
- 6, Surtees Drive, Willington
- 7, Surtees Drive, Willington
- 8, Surtees Drive, Willington
- 9, Surtees Drive, Willington
- 17, Surtees Drive, Willington
- 21, Surtees Drive, Willington
- 22, Surtees Drive, Willington
- 23, Surtees Drive, Willington
- 29, Surtees Drive, Willington
- 30, Surtees Drive, Willington
- 31 Surtees Drive, The Ridings
- 33 Surtees Drive, The Ridings
- 35 Surtees Drive, The Ridings
- 37 Surtees Drive, The Ridings
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 (32% of about 790 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, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL15 0GR | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 2 / 5 | unlikely |
| DL15 0UZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 88 m and 91 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL15 0GR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL15 0UZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Shildon 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Industrial Estate Willington | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Parkside School Willington | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 27.7 km (17 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 36.4 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Willington Medical Group | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Britton & Robson LTD | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Commercial Street (Dental Surgery) | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bishop Auckland Hospital | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Crook Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Willington, Willington Cashzone | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Meadows 16 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Durham Castle and Cathedral, a World Heritage Site, 9.7 km (6 miles) north-east. 4 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 | 9.7 km (6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wright's Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| South Dene | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Tile Sheds Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| The Strait | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Tripsy Bank | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Stockley Fell Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 32 |
4 of the street's 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkside Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Byers Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Sunnybrow Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington Cricket Club DL15 0QX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2021 |
| The Black Horse DL15 0BD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2022 |
| The Little Play Place | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| The Geek In Me DL15 0FB | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kingsmead (7); On or near Queensway (5); On or near Morton Close (3); On or near Vicarage Gardens (2); On or near Rectory Gardens (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
Nearby streets
Fleming Way · Hawthorn Drive · Morton Close · Hawthorn Drive · Clement Way · The Paddock · Church View · Rectory Gardens · Dover Court · Queensway · Clement Way · Low Willington
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.