DL17 Postcode District
DL17 is the Postcode District for Ferryhill in Durham
The DL17 postcode district is located in the DL Darlington postal area, DL17 has a population of 17,980 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 20.56 square miles (53.26 square kilometres or 13,161.47 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the DL17 postcode district is Ferryhill, located in the county of Durham in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Chilton, Rushyford, Windlestone, East Howle, Bishop Middleham, Garmondsway, Mainsforth, and West Cornforth. The most significant post town in the district is Ferryhill.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector DL17 0, covers Chilton and Ferryhill in Durham.
The sector DL17 8, covers Ferryhill in Durham.
The sector DL17 9, covers West Cornforth and Bishop Middleham in Durham.
The post town for this district is FERRYHILL.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the County Durham area with a total of 534 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgefield | 3.42 | ESE |
| Spennymoor | 3.46 | WNW |
| Newton Aycliffe | 4.10 | SSW |
| Shildon | 5.27 | WSW |
| Bishop Auckland | 6.01 | W |
| Willington | 7.10 | WNW |
| Durham | 7.59 | NNW |
| Crook | 9.16 | WNW |
| Peterlee | 9.89 | NE |
| Darlington | 10.36 | S |
| Billingham | 10.40 | ESE |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 10.72 | NNE |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 11.50 | SE |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 12.10 | N |
| Tow Law | 12.57 | WNW |
| Hartlepool | 12.74 | E |
| Chester-le-Street | 13.02 | N |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 13.17 | SE |
| Yarm | 13.33 | SSE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 537
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERRYHILL | FERRYHILL | DL17 8 | 198 |
| Chilton | FERRYHILL | DL17 0 | 112 |
| West Cornforth | FERRYHILL | DL17 9 | 79 |
| FERRYHILL | FERRYHILL | DL17 0 | 45 |
| Bishop Middleham | FERRYHILL | DL17 9 | 32 |
| Rushyford | FERRYHILL | DL17 0 | 11 |
| Windlestone | FERRYHILL | DL17 0 | 7 |
| FERRYHILL | FERRYHILL | DL17 9 | 7 |
| Bishop Middleham | FERRYHILL | DL17 9 | 7 |
| FERRYHILL | FERRYHILL | DL17 0 | 7 |
| Chilton | FERRYHILL | DL17 0 | 6 |
| Rushyford | FERRYHILL | DL17 0 | 5 |
| FERRYHILL | FERRYHILL | DL17 8 | 5 |
| Garmondsway | FERRYHILL | DL17 9 | 5 |
| East Howle | FERRYHILL | DL17 8 | 4 |
| Mainsforth | FERRYHILL | DL17 9 | 2 |
| West Cornforth | FERRYHILL | DL17 9 | 1 |
| Rushyford | FERRYHILL | DL17 0 | 1 |
| Windlestone | FERRYHILL | DL17 0 | 1 |
| Windlestone | FERRYHILL | DL17 0 | 1 |
| Rushyford | FERRYHILL | DL17 0 | 1 |
Street list for DL17
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MARKET STREET | 580 |
| NORMAN TERRACE | 185 |
| ARTHUR STREET | 117 |
| ALBERT STREET | 117 |
| RAVENSWORTH ROAD | 117 |
| HIGH STREET | 114 |
| MAIN STREET B6287 | 104 |
| SOUTH DOWNS | 96 |
| HACKWORTH STREET | 95 |
| CEDAR TERRACE | 86 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2546 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 874 |
| Shoplifting | 725 |
| Public order | 479 |
| Burglary | 330 |
| Other theft | 323 |
| Vehicle crime | 281 |
| Other crime | 265 |
| Drugs | 157 |
| Possession of weapons | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Robbery | 30 |
| Theft from the person | 20 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKET STREET | FERRYHILL | 24 | DL17 8JN | View map | |
| DARLINGTON ROAD | FERRYHILL | 16 | DL17 8JP | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | FERRYHILL | WEST CORNFORTH | 15 | DL17 9HR | View map |
| DURHAM ROAD | FERRYHILL | CHILTON | 12 | DL17 0EX | View map |
| MAIN STREET | FERRYHILL | 11 | DL17 8LA | View map | |
| PARKER TERRACE | FERRYHILL | 11 | DL17 8JY | View map | |
| HAIG TERRACE | FERRYHILL | 6 | DL17 8NR | View map |
Schools in the district
Ferryhill Station Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ferryhill Station , Ferryhill
Postcode: DL17 0DB
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Sones (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Windlestone School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Chilton , Ferryhill
Postcode: DL17 0HP
Headteacher: Mr Tim Bennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Chilton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chilton , Ferryhill
Postcode: DL17 0PT
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Pybus-Coates (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Chilton Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chilton , Off New South View , Ferryhill
Postcode: DL17 0PT
Headteacher: Mrs Carrie Dodsworth (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Woodlands
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Broom Road , Ferryhill
Postcode: DL17 8AN
Headteacher: Mrs Lesley Candler (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Broom Road , Ferryhill
Postcode: DL17 8AN
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Shields (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dean Bank , Ferryhill
Postcode: DL17 8PP
Headteacher: Mrs Pauline Northcott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cleves Cross Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cleves Cross , Ferryhill
Postcode: DL17 8QY
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Lazenby (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Ferryhill Business Enterprise College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Merrington Road , Ferryhill
Postcode: DL17 8RW
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Brennan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ferryhill School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Merrington Road , Ferryhill
Postcode: DL17 8RW
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Brennan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St. Michael's C of E Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Front Street , Bishop Middleham , Ferryhill
Postcode: DL17 9AL
Headteacher: Mrs Lindsey Vollans (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Front Street , Bishop Middleham , Ferryhill
Postcode: DL17 9AL
Headteacher: Mrs Beth Dawson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
West Cornforth Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Street , West Cornforth , Ferryhill
Postcode: DL17 9HP
Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn Costello (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferryhill Dental Surgery | OLD SORTING OFFICE, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8LG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Norman Terrace (dental Surgery) | 1 NORMAN TERRACE, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 0HF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chilton Health Centre | NORMAN TERRACE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 0HF | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice | THE SURGERY, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01740 651238 |
| 3 | West Cornforth Medical Centre | READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9LH | GP PRACTICE | Call 01740 656578 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 2 NORTH STREET, FERRYHILL, DURHAM, DL17 8HX | PHARMACY | Call 01740 651137 |
| 2 | West Cornforth Pharmacy | WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE, READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, DL17 9LH | PHARMACY | Call 01740 654669 |
| 3 | Higginbottom Pharmacy | 11 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LA | PHARMACY | Call 01740 651200 |
| 4 | Chilton Pharmacy | CHILTON MEDICAL CENTRE, NORMAN TERRACE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, DL17 0HF | PHARMACY | Call 01388 720874 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.oliver (opticians) | 27 DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £229,867 | 60 | £223,863 | 53 | £239,973 | 39 | £257,973 | 59 |
| Semi-detached | £110,966 | 108 | £99,395 | 145 | £100,145 | 82 | £98,544 | 120 |
| Terraced | £67,441 | 221 | £62,497 | 302 | £59,553 | 282 | £63,261 | 299 |
| Flats | £90,167 | 3 | £57,000 | 1 | £41,000 | 3 | £39,000 | 1 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J60
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.63
Average Driving Distance: 3.70
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 533
A1(M) J61
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.65
Average Driving Distance: 5.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 533
A1(M) J59
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.74
Average Driving Distance: 7.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 533
A1(M) J62
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.99
Average Driving Distance: 9.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 529
A1(M) J58
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.02
Average Driving Distance: 10.16
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 532
A1(M) J63
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.55
Average Driving Distance: 14.11
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| DL17 0 | Spennymoor Delivery Office |
| DL17 8 | Spennymoor Delivery Office |
| DL17 9 | Spennymoor Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| D | L | 1 | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| D | L | 1 | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the DL17 postal code is FERRYHILL followed by Chilton, and West Cornforth.
The DL17 Postcode shares a border with DH6 (Bowburn, Coxhoe, Shotton Colliery), DL16 (SPENNYMOOR, Kirk Merrington, Byers Green), DL5 (NEWTON AYCLIFFE, Aycliffe Business Park, Heighington Village), TS29 (Trimdon, TRIMDON STATION, Trimdon Grange) and TS21 (Sedgefield, Fishburn, Stillington).
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