DL17 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DL17 district covers Chilton (County Durham), Ferryhill, Spennymoor. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 9 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DL17
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DL17 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Newcastle: 64 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in DL17
- Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School · DL17 8AN · Good (2022) · Bottom 3% in England
- Chilton Academy · DL17 0PT · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 24% in England
- Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy · DL17 8QY · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 13% in England
- Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School · DL17 8PP · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 46% in England
- Ferryhill Station Primary School · DL17 0DB · Good (2022) · Bottom 14% in England
- St Michael's Church of England Primary School · DL17 9AL · Remains Outstanding (2024) · Top 16% in England
- West Cornforth Primary School · DL17 9HP · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 49% in England
Secondary schools in DL17
- Ferryhill School · DL17 8RW · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 23% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in DL17
- Chilton Happytimes Daycare · DL17 0PT · Good (Ofsted)
- Dean Bank Early Years · DL17 8PH · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DL17
- Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice · DL17 8JJ
- West Cornforth Medical Centre · DL17 9LH
Neighbourhoods in DL17
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DL17 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton | 43% | £120k | Very high | 11 min |
| Ferryhill East & Cornforth | 34% | £98k | Very high | 8 min |
| Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West | 13% | £143k | Very high | 12 min |
| Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham | 8% | £199k | Low | 11 min |
Questions
Where is the DL17 postcode?
DL17 covers 9 neighbourhoods in Chilton (County Durham), Ferryhill, Spennymoor, with 539 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DL17?
The typical home price across DL17's neighbourhoods is £120k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DL17?
7 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a DL17 postcode.
How long is the commute from DL17?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Newcastle 64 minutes.