The Oaks, West Cornforth, Ferryhill
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL17 9JT.
At a glance
8 property sales on The Oaks, West Cornforth, Ferryhill have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £147,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £145,350. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Oaks compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Oaks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £145,350 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £123,000 | 16 Jul 2021 |
Sold prices on The Oaks
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, The Oaks DL17 9JT | 6 Jan 2026 | £147,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Oaks DL17 9JT | 18 Dec 2024 | £173,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, The Oaks DL17 9JT | 6 Dec 2024 | £150,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, The Oaks DL17 9JT | 23 Feb 2023 | £147,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, The Oaks DL17 9JT | 16 Jul 2021 | £123,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, The Oaks DL17 9JT | 7 Feb 2020 | £149,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, The Oaks DL17 9JT | 14 Nov 2019 | £125,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Oaks DL17 9JT | 22 Apr 2016 | £125,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15, The Oaks | £125,000 (Apr 2016) → £173,000 (Dec 2024) | +38% over 9 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Oaks
Crime
33 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Oaks 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 | 17 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Oaks 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 The Oaks
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cornforth Primary School 251 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Coxhoe Primary School 309 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy 248 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Woodlands 330 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 6–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School 246 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School 181 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| Ferryhill Station Primary School 59 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School 125 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 2.2 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
Nearest bus stops
- High Street (NE-bound, High Street) 1 min walk
- High Street (SW-bound, High Street) 1 min walk
- Library (NW-bound, Station Road) 1 min walk
- Library (SE-bound, Station Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- West Cornforth Medical Centre
Reading Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill · 0.1 mi - Coxhoe Medical Practice
1 Lansdowne Road, Coxhoe, Durham · 1.2 mi - Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice
The Surgery, Durham Road, Ferryhill · 1.6 mi - Bowburn Medical Centre
Bow Street, Bowburn, Durham · 2.4 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 2 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 50.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,188 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,422 |
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.
Nearby streets in DL17
- Henson Close£148k
- Bradbury Way£176k
- St Aidans Way£151k
- Dean Park£193k
- Nable Hill Close£177k
- Rushyford Drive£243k
- Mason Gardens£149k
- Bessemer Street£62k
- Rennie Street£41k
- Darlington Road£53k
- West Chilton Terrace£39k
- Wilkinson Way£115k