Duncombe Bank, Ferryhill
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL17 8BP.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Duncombe Bank, Ferryhill have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 15 Nov 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £123,990. Average sale prices fell from £166,500 in 2016 to £129,000 in 2024 (-23%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 63% semi-detached, 38% detached. Recorded sale prices on Duncombe Bank range from £78,000 to £230,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Duncombe Bank compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Duncombe Bank has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DL17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £123,990 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Detached | 3 | £165,983 | 29 Mar 2017 |
Sold prices on Duncombe Bank
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Duncombe Bank DL17 8BP | 15 Nov 2024 | £118,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Duncombe Bank DL17 8BP | 22 Mar 2024 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Duncombe Bank DL17 8BP | 2 Feb 2022 | £149,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Duncombe Bank DL17 8BP | 27 Nov 2020 | £134,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Duncombe Bank DL17 8BP | 26 Mar 2019 | £78,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| West Villa, Duncombe Bank DL17 8BP | 18 Jan 2019 | £90,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| West Villa, Duncombe Bank DL17 8BP | 30 May 2018 | £92,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Duncombe Bank DL17 8BP | 29 Mar 2017 | £164,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Duncombe Bank DL17 8BP | 26 Aug 2016 | £103,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Duncombe Bank DL17 8BP | 18 Mar 2016 | £230,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Duncombe Bank | £78,000 (Mar 2019) → £149,950 (Feb 2022) | +92% over 3 yrs |
| West Villa, Duncombe Bank | £92,500 (May 2018) → £90,000 (Jan 2019) | -3% over under a year |
| 10, Duncombe Bank | £103,000 (Aug 2016) → £164,950 (Mar 2017) | +60% over under a year |
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Schools near Duncombe Bank
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy 248 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Woodlands 330 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 6–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School 246 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ferryhill Station Primary School 59 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School 181 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| West Cornforth Primary School 251 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Aycliffe Secure Centre | Secure units | 10–17 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Ferryhill School 727 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.6 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
- Newton Aycliffe station 5.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min walk
- Shildon station 5.6 mi · 1 hr 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Linden (E-bound, Linden Road) 1 min walk
- Gladstone Terrace (SE-bound, Gladstone Terrace) 2 min walk
- Gladstone Terrace (NW-bound, Gladstone Terrace) 2 min walk
- Lambton Road (SE-bound, Lambton Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice
The Surgery, Durham Road, Ferryhill · 0.9 mi - West Cornforth Medical Centre
Reading Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill · 1.5 mi - Coxhoe Medical Practice
1 Lansdowne Road, Coxhoe, Durham · 2.5 mi - St Andrew's Medical Practice
Sensier House, St. Andrew's Lane, Spennymoor · 2.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Ferryhill Local · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ferryhill · 0.9 mi
- Spar PFS Spar Chilton Way · 1.6 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Durham Road Local · 1.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.9 mi
- Higginbottom Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- West Cornforth Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Ferryhill Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Norman Terrace (dental Surgery) · 1.7 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.6 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 2 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 730 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,477 |
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 Duncombe Bank
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.4% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 43.4% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 20.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 21.4% | 19.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 19.4% | 26.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 43% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.4% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 27.8% | 24.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.3% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.6% | 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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