South Road, High Etherley, Bishop Auckland
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL14 0HZ, DL14 0LF, DL14 0HY.
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At a glance
18 property sales on South Road, High Etherley, Bishop Auckland have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £97,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £101,833. Average sale prices fell from £110,333 in 2016 to £72,500 in 2026 (-34%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 38% below the Bishop Auckland average of £156,802 over the same period. 8 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% terraced, 33% detached, 17% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on South Road range from £48,000 to £525,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 112 streets in Bishop Auckland with at least two sales in the last year, South Road ranks 78th for average price.
House prices on South 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 25 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £101,833 | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Detached | 6 | £297,908 | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £90,333 | 26 Jul 2021 |
Sold prices on South Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, South Road DL14 0HZ | 2 Sep 2026 | £70,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, South Road DL14 0HZ | 29 May 2026 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, South Road DL14 0HZ | 5 Dec 2025 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, South Road DL14 0HZ | 21 Nov 2025 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, South Road DL14 0HZ | 2 Jun 2025 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Etherley Service Reservoir, South Road | 4 Nov 2024 | £170,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Reservoir Cottage, South Road DL14 0HZ | 4 Nov 2024 | £170,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 22, South Road DL14 0HZ | 10 Feb 2023 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, South Road DL14 0HZ | 23 Feb 2022 | £249,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Paddocks, 34A, South Road DL14 0HZ | 16 Nov 2021 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 35, South Road DL14 0LF | 26 Jul 2021 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, South Road DL14 0HZ | 25 Jun 2021 | £82,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, South Road DL14 0HZ | 29 Jan 2021 | £137,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25A, South Road DL14 0HZ | 16 Dec 2020 | £175,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, South Road DL14 0HZ | 11 Dec 2019 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, South Road DL14 0HY | 5 Jul 2019 | £60,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, South Road DL14 0HY | 14 May 2019 | £65,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, South Road DL14 0LF | 4 Mar 2019 | £455,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 25A, South Road DL14 0HZ | 4 Jul 2018 | £157,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, South Road DL14 0HY | 2 Feb 2018 | £65,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Paddocks, 34A, South Road DL14 0LF | 14 Jul 2017 | £480,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, South Road DL14 0HZ | 6 Jan 2017 | £72,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, South Road DL14 0LF | 31 Aug 2016 | £48,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, South Road DL14 0LF | 14 Jun 2016 | £83,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, South Road DL14 0HZ | 8 Apr 2016 | £200,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22, South Road | £75,000 (Feb 2023) → £70,000 (Sep 2026) | -7% over 4 yrs |
| 5, South Road | £82,000 (Jun 2021) → £120,000 (Dec 2025) | +46% over 4 yrs |
| 6, South Road | £75,000 (Dec 2019) → £125,000 (Nov 2025) | +67% over 6 yrs |
| 7, South Road | £137,500 (Jan 2021) → £160,000 (Jun 2025) | +16% over 4 yrs |
| The Paddocks, 34A, South Road | £480,000 (Jul 2017) → £525,000 (Nov 2021) | +9% over 4 yrs |
| 35, South Road | £83,000 (Jun 2016) → £140,000 (Jul 2021) | +69% over 5 yrs |
| 25A, South Road | £157,500 (Jul 2018) → £175,000 (Dec 2020) | +11% over 2 yrs |
| 1, South Road | £65,000 (Feb 2018) → £65,000 (May 2019) | +0% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near South Road
Crime
8 crimes were reported within about a mile of South Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
South Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Gaunless Flood alert area
- Upper River Tees Flood alert area
- Upper 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 South Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toft Hill Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park 57 pupils | Primary Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Copeland Road Primary School 130 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery 161 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Escomb Primary School 160 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| Ramshaw Primary School 54 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Helen Auckland Community Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Evenwood Church of England Primary School 97 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 2.0 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 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
- Bishop Auckland station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Shildon station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Three Tuns South (S-bound, South Road) 1 min walk
- Three Tuns South (N-bound, South Road) 2 min walk
- Three Tuns West (E-bound, A68) 2 min walk
- Three Tuns West (W-bound, A68) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Evenwood Medical Practice
Evenwood Medical Centre, Copeland Lane, Bishop Auckland · 1.9 mi - Auckland Medical Group
The Old Fire House, Watling Road, Bishop Auckland · 2.7 mi - Station View Medical Centre
29A Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland · 2.8 mi - Bishopgate Medical Centre
178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland · 2.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Bishop Auckland · 1.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily West Auckland Front Street · 1.5 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Bishops Auckland Evenwood · 1.8 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Bishop Auckland Extra · 1.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Bishop Auckland Pharmacy, St Helen · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- West Auckland Dental Practice · 1.4 mi
- Auckland Dental Practice Ltd · 2.8 mi
- Dental Department · 2.8 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 6 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 547 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,197 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 73% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 73% | 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 South Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.7% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 67.9% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 27.6% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 1.8% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.4% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.6% | 19.9% |
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 20.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 43% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.1% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.8% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 17.2% | 8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.9% | 24.1% |
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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