Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL14 6TZ, DL14 6AB, DL14 6TY.
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At a glance
30 property sales on Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £225,750. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £175,434. Average sale prices rose from £171,500 in 2016 to £225,750 in 2026 (+32%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 44% above the Bishop Auckland average of £156,802 over the same period. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 53% semi-detached, 37% terraced, 10% detached. Recorded sale prices on Escomb Road range from £65,000 to £280,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 112 streets in Bishop Auckland with at least two sales in the last year, Escomb Road ranks 25th for average price.
House prices on Escomb Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DL14 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 35 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 16 | £175,434 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Terraced | 11 | £143,536 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 3 | £144,167 | 29 Nov 2022 |
Sold prices on Escomb Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 14 Jul 2026 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 96, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 30 Apr 2026 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 80, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 20 Feb 2026 | £213,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Escomb Road DL14 6AB | 12 Feb 2026 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 58, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 23 Apr 2025 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 4 Oct 2024 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Escomb Road DL14 6AB | 2 Sep 2024 | £69,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 88, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 23 Aug 2024 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Tom Hare House, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 31 May 2024 | £954,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 47, Escomb Road DL14 6TY | 16 Feb 2024 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 47, Escomb Road DL14 6TY | 21 Dec 2023 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Escomb Road DL14 6AB | 25 Sep 2023 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 77, Escomb Road DL14 6TY | 10 Feb 2023 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 92, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 29 Nov 2022 | £175,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Escomb Road DL14 6AB | 14 Nov 2022 | £179,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Health Centre, Escomb Road DL14 6HT | 9 Sep 2022 | £600,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 68, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 26 Aug 2022 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 17 Jul 2022 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 82, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 21 Jan 2022 | £197,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 25 Oct 2021 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Escomb Road DL14 6AB | 11 Aug 2021 | £129,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 83, Escomb Road DL14 6TY | 23 Jul 2021 | £192,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Escomb Road DL14 6AB | 21 Jul 2021 | £143,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Escomb Road DL14 6AB | 30 Mar 2021 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 77, Escomb Road DL14 6TY | 6 Nov 2020 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31A, Escomb Road DL14 6AB | 21 Feb 2020 | £65,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Escomb Road DL14 6AB | 6 Dec 2019 | £71,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Health Centre, Escomb Road DL14 6HT | 26 Nov 2019 | £245,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 84, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 22 Nov 2019 | £154,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Escomb Road DL14 6AB | 5 Jul 2019 | £147,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Escomb Road DL14 6AB | 5 Dec 2018 | £65,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, Escomb Road DL14 6TY | 14 Aug 2018 | £100,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 67, Escomb Road DL14 6TY | 27 Oct 2017 | £139,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 84, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 23 Sep 2016 | £148,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 94, Escomb Road DL14 6TZ | 15 Jul 2016 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27, Escomb Road | £129,950 (Aug 2021) → £195,000 (Feb 2026) | +50% over 5 yrs |
| 47, Escomb Road | £200,000 (Dec 2023) → £185,000 (Feb 2024) | -8% over under a year |
| 77, Escomb Road | £130,000 (Nov 2020) → £190,000 (Feb 2023) | +46% over 2 yrs |
| 29, Escomb Road | £71,000 (Dec 2019) → £179,950 (Nov 2022) | +153% over 3 yrs |
| Health Centre, Escomb Road | £245,000 (Nov 2019) → £600,000 (Sep 2022) | +145% over 3 yrs |
| 84, Escomb Road | £148,000 (Sep 2016) → £154,000 (Nov 2019) | +4% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Escomb Road
Crime
278 crimes were reported within about a mile of Escomb Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 98 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 34 |
| Shoplifting | 32 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Public order | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Escomb Road is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Gaunless at South Church Flood warning area
- River Gaunless Flood alert area
- Upper River Tees Flood alert area
- River Skerne Flood alert area
- Lower River Wear Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Escomb Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's CofE Primary School 238 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Evergreen Primary School 211 pupils | Community special school | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School 44 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Bishop Barrington Academy 599 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Etherley Lane Primary School 190 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College 1,229 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cockton Hill Infant School 146 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Cockton Hill Junior School 187 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Bishop Auckland West Station station 0.2 mi · 3 min walk
- Bishop Auckland station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Shildon station 2.9 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Grove Road (N-bound, Grove Road) 1 min walk
- Grove Road (S-bound, Grove Road) 1 min walk
- Warwick Road school (N-bound, Warwick Road) 1 min walk
- Warwick Road school (S-bound, Warwick Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Station View Medical Centre
29A Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland · 0.3 mi - Bishopgate Medical Centre
178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland · 0.4 mi - Auckland Medical Group
The Old Fire House, Watling Road, Bishop Auckland · 0.6 mi - Hallgarth Surgery
Cheapside, Shildon · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Toronto Bishop Auckland · 0.4 mi
- Spar PFS EG Cockton Hill · 0.5 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Bishop Auckland Superstore · 0.5 mi
- Heron Heron Toronto Bishop Auckland · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.3 mi
- Bishop Auckland Pharmacy, Newgate · 0.4 mi
- Well · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Dental Department · 0.3 mi
- Auckland Dental Practice Ltd · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 824 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,736 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Escomb Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.5% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 34.4% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.2% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.4% | 26.7% |
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 20.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.3% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.9% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 43% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.9% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 31% | 24.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 22.4% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.7% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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