The Pentlands, Chilton, Ferryhill
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL17 0QJ.
At a glance
4 property sales on The Pentlands, Chilton, Ferryhill have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 16 Dec 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £74,975. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Pentlands compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Pentlands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £74,975 | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Terraced | 2 | £50,250 | 16 Mar 2020 |
Sold prices on The Pentlands
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, The Pentlands DL17 0QJ | 20 Feb 2025 | £109,999 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, The Pentlands DL17 0QJ | 19 Nov 2024 | £70,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, The Pentlands DL17 0QJ | 5 Sep 2024 | £80,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, The Pentlands DL17 0QJ | 16 Dec 2022 | £94,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, The Pentlands DL17 0QJ | 27 Oct 2022 | £65,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, The Pentlands DL17 0QJ | 16 Mar 2020 | £58,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, The Pentlands DL17 0QJ | 8 May 2018 | £42,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, The Pentlands DL17 0QJ | 13 Nov 2017 | £55,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5, The Pentlands | £80,000 (Sep 2024) → £70,000 (Nov 2024) → £109,999 (Feb 2025) | +37% over under a year |
| 2, The Pentlands | £42,500 (May 2018) → £58,000 (Mar 2020) | +36% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Pentlands
Crime
74 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Pentlands 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 | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Pentlands 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 Pentlands
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Academy 292 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Aycliffe Secure Centre | Secure units | 10–17 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ferryhill Station Primary School 59 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Ferryhill School 727 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| The Woodlands 330 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 6–16 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School 246 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School 181 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.9 mi |
| Kirk Merrington Primary School 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.9 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
- Newton Aycliffe station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min walk
- Shildon station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min walk
- Heighington station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Pentlands (N-bound, South Downs) 1 min walk
- Ruby Avenue (SW-bound, Ruby Avenue) 1 min walk
- South Downs (W-bound, South Downs) 1 min walk
- Ruby Avenue (NE-bound, Ruby Avenue) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice
The Surgery, Durham Road, Ferryhill · 2.0 mi - Jubilee Medical Group
Cobblers Hall, Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe · 2.4 mi - Pease Way Medical Centre
2 Pease Way, Newton Aycliffe · 3.1 mi - Bewick Crescent Surgery
27 Bewick Crescent, Newton Aycliffe · 3.1 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 1 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 | 47.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 40.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 922 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,907 |
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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