Westerton View Coundon, County Durham
32 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL14), about 320 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42812594.
- Sales: 28 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £138,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 10, E: 2).
- Flood: 7 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 90% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 144 to 156 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bishopgate Medical Centre, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 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 | £138,000 | £117,000 | £159,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £121,500 | £121,500 | £121,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £230,000 | £120,000 | £430,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £78,000 | £77,000 | £79,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £100,000 | £80,000 | £255,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £215,975 | £109,950 | £322,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £70,000 | £50,000 | £90,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | 1 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2025 | 8 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2024 | 2 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £121,500 | |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 5 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2022 | 29 DL14 8QS | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 15 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2022 | 10A DL14 8QS | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 10 May 2021 | 12 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2020 | 8 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £79,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2020 | 10 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £77,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2019 | 26 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2019 | 28 DL14 8QS | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2019 | 2 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2018 | 6 DL14 8QS | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2017 | 18 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 10A DL14 8QS | Detached | £322,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 15 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £109,950 | |
| 30 Oct 2015 | 5 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2015 | 1 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2015 | 15 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £110,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jan 2014 | 6 DL14 8QS | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2012 | 16 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £79,200 | |
| 4 Dec 2009 | 31 DL14 8QS | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2003 | 9 DL14 8QS | Detached | £80,500 | |
| 28 May 2003 | 4 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 7 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £62,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2000 | 3 DL14 8QS | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 14 May 1999 | 22 DL14 8QS | Detached | £47,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (9); House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (14); 2007-2011 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 addresses)
- 2, Westerton View, Coundon
- 5, Westerton View, Coundon
- 6, Westerton View, Coundon
- 8, Westerton View, Coundon
- 9, Westerton View, Coundon
- 10, Westerton View, Coundon
- 10a, Westerton View, Coundon
- 15, Westerton View, Coundon
- 16, Westerton View, Coundon
- 18, Westerton View, Coundon
- 20, Westerton View, Coundon
- 25, Westerton View, Coundon
- 26, Westerton View, Coundon
- 28, Westerton View, Coundon
- East Cottage, Westerton View, Coundon
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 (63% of about 1,530 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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
- Coundon War Memorial, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at the Crescent: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
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, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 10 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 8QS | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 5 | unlikely |
| DL14 8PD | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 144 m and 156 m above sea level (151 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL14 8PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL14 8QS | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Shildon 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Newton Aycliffe 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Street Coundon | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stand H Bishop Auckland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 21.8 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 41.6 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Bishopgate Medical Centre | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coundon Pharmacy | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Victoria Lane Health Centre | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bishop Auckland Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bishop Auckland Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Britannia Building Society | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Field Allotments 6,780 m² | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Auckland Castle Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland Castle Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Canney Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Etty Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Quarry Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Rookery Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Gurney Valley | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| High Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 32 |
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Lane Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Club DL14 8LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Miners Arms DL14 8LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Durham Ox DL14 8LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Pizza King DL14 8LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Back Church Street (11); On or near Frederick Street (9); On or near Westerton View (7); On or near Lingmell Dene (5); On or near West Park (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 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 | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 3 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
Lingmell Dene · Gurlish West · Church Grove · Frederick Street · Wharton Street · Chapel Place · Wharton Street · West Park · West Park · Well Chare · Collingwood Street · Croft Terrace
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.