Three Lane Ends County Durham
6 addresses across 4 postcodes (DL14), about 1.6 km (1 mile) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 42850054.
- Flood: 10 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 82% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Town Park, is about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 118 to 137 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Station View Medical Centre, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 890 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (42% of about 740 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 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 6 November 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Finished in the last three months
- 3 August 2026 to 6 August 2026: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL14 0DS | not in 2 or 3 | 10 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| DL14 0BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL14 0DR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL14 7SS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 118 m and 137 m above sea level (128 m on average); the ground rises about 18 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL14 0BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL14 0DR | 90% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| DL14 0DS | 82% | 82% | 82% | 0% |
| DL14 7SS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Shildon 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Newton Aycliffe 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest California Escomb | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Johns RC School Yard Bishop Auckland | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 25.1 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 42 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Station View Medical Centre | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Auckland Dental Practice LTD | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Auckland Park Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Bishop Auckland Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Bishop Auckland College Cashzone | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Town Park 4.2 ha | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,100 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Escomb Allotments 8,990 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Number 12 bridge railway accommodation bridge at NZ 191 297, a listed building (Grade II*), 790 m (0.5 miles) east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Number 12 bridge railway accommodation bridge at NZ 191 297 | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) east |
| The Saxon Church | Listed building, Grade I | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Stockton & Darlington Railway: Belts Gill embankment, lower part of the northern Etherley Incline | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Stockton & Darlington Railway: Etherley Inclines, summit and upper sections | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Fearon's Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| The Strip | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Pixley Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Marston Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Hunwick Dene | Valley | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 6 |
4 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escomb Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Auckland College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Three Lane Ends (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 2 November 2026 to 6 November 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DL14 0DS: 3 addresses of 70 in the postcode
- DL14 0BZ: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
- DL14 0DR: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
- DL14 7SS: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Three Lane Ends · Three Lane Ends · High Escomb
All the streets in DL14 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.