Richmond Close, Ferryhill
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL17 8DF.
At a glance
4 property sales on Richmond Close, Ferryhill have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 30 Jul 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £74,875. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Richmond Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Richmond Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DL17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £74,875 | 30 Jul 2025 |
Sold prices on Richmond Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19, Richmond Close DL17 8DF | 30 Jul 2025 | £86,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Richmond Close DL17 8DF | 31 Mar 2025 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Richmond Close DL17 8DF | 18 Oct 2023 | £88,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Richmond Close DL17 8DF | 27 Aug 2021 | £58,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Richmond Close DL17 8DF | 12 Feb 2021 | £67,500 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Richmond Close | £67,500 (Feb 2021) → £85,000 (Mar 2025) | +26% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Richmond Close
Crime
129 crimes were reported within about a mile of Richmond Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 60 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Richmond Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- 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 Richmond Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy 248 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Woodlands 330 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 6–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School 246 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ferryhill Station Primary School 59 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School 181 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| West Cornforth Primary School 251 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Ferryhill School 727 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Aycliffe Secure Centre | Secure units | 10–17 | Report | 1.7 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Shildon station 5.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Duncombe Estate (N-bound, Cleves Avenue) 1 min walk
- Duncombe Estate (S-bound, Cleves Avenue) 1 min walk
- Linden (E-bound, Linden Road) 3 min walk
- Skipton Close (SE-bound, Lambton Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice
The Surgery, Durham Road, Ferryhill · 0.8 mi - West Cornforth Medical Centre
Reading Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill · 1.3 mi - Coxhoe Medical Practice
1 Lansdowne Road, Coxhoe, Durham · 2.4 mi - St Andrew's Medical Practice
Sensier House, St. Andrew's Lane, Spennymoor · 2.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice 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: decile 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
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.
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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- West Chilton Terrace£39k
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