Rookery Gardens, Rushyford, Ferryhill
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL17 0LR.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Rookery Gardens, Rushyford, Ferryhill have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £286,333. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £253,091. That is 133% above the Ferryhill average of £122,790 over the same period. 2 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 92% detached, 8% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Rookery Gardens range from £170,000 to £380,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 33 streets in Ferryhill with at least two sales in the last year, Rookery Gardens ranks 2nd for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Rookery Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DL17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £253,091 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £250,000 | 27 Oct 2020 |
Sold prices on Rookery Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Rookery Gardens DL17 0LR | 14 Jul 2026 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Rookery Gardens DL17 0LR | 12 Jun 2026 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Rookery Gardens DL17 0LR | 13 Feb 2026 | £279,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Rookery Gardens DL17 0LR | 26 Aug 2022 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Rookery Gardens DL17 0LR | 1 Dec 2020 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Rookery Gardens DL17 0LR | 24 Nov 2020 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Rookery Gardens DL17 0LR | 27 Oct 2020 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Rookery Gardens DL17 0LR | 23 Oct 2020 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Rookery Gardens DL17 0LR | 31 May 2019 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Rookery Gardens DL17 0LR | 8 Feb 2019 | £240,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Rookery Gardens DL17 0LR | 14 Dec 2017 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Rookery Gardens DL17 0LR | 25 Nov 2016 | £170,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24, Rookery Gardens | £170,000 (Nov 2016) → £380,000 (Jul 2026) | +124% over 10 yrs |
| 18, Rookery Gardens | £210,000 (Nov 2020) → £245,000 (Aug 2022) | +17% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Rookery Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Academy 292 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Aycliffe Secure Centre | Secure units | 10–17 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Woodham Academy 1,071 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Kirk Merrington Primary School 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.0 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe 162 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Vane Road Primary School 427 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Walworth School 90 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Ferryhill Station Primary School 59 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.1 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 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Shildon station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
- Heighington station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Eden Arms (S-bound, A167) 3 min walk
- Eden Arms (N-bound, A167) 3 min walk
- Eden Arms - West (SW-bound, A689) 3 min walk
- Eden Arms - West (NE-bound, A689) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Jubilee Medical Group
Cobblers Hall, Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe · 1.7 mi - Pease Way Medical Centre
2 Pease Way, Newton Aycliffe · 2.4 mi - Bewick Crescent Surgery
27 Bewick Crescent, Newton Aycliffe · 2.4 mi - Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice
The Surgery, Durham Road, Ferryhill · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Durham Road Local · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Ferryhill Chilton Sth Downs · 0.8 mi
- Spar PFS Spar Chilton Way · 1.0 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Cobblers Hall Local · 1.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Chilton Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- The Village Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- Norman Terrace (dental Surgery) · 0.8 mi
- Woodham Dental Surgery · 1.3 mi
- Aycliffe · 2.0 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 5 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 680 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,546 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 Rookery Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.4% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 40.6% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.9% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.1% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 22.8% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 14.2% |
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 20.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.9% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 43% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.7% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.5% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.5% | 8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.3% | 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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