Town Pop. 1,227

Living in Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 64/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 10/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange places 4th of 8 in the DL14 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DL14 postcode district.

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Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
10
625.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 243 crimes
↑ 495% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 146 crimes
↑ 1650% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 138 crimes
↑ 640% above national average
Shoplifting 50 crimes
↑ 422% above national average
Other theft 41 crimes
↑ 439% above national average
other 149 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 106 crimes
  2. 2 Heslop Street 45 crimes
  3. 3 Close House 42 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.636 · PM2.5 5.337 · PM10 9.761 µg/m³
78
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
54
3 schools in area · 19 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • Thornhill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Prince Bishops Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Andrew's AcademyPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsDarlington Memorial Hospital8.4 mi
University Hospital of North Durham9.9 mi
The James Cook University Hospital18.3 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHallgarth Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity3,992 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
59
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
10
Employment rate48%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48%Unemployed5.4%Retired22.7%Student3.6%Other inactive20.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial22.4%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary44.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.4%Apprenticeship9.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership59.2%
Among the most-deprived 7% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Durham · 2026-27
A £1,748
B £2,039
C £2,331
D £2,622
E £3,205
F £3,787
G £4,370
H £5,244
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
64
Bishop Auckland 1.4 mi
Shildon 1.4 mi
Newton Aycliffe 3.2 mi
J60 A1(M) 5.3 mi
J59 A1(M) 5.5 mi
J59 A1(M) 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Shildon 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Coundon and Leeholme 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bishop Auckland 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Kirk Merrington 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Auckland 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
School Aycliffe 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Witton Park 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Newton Aycliffe 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chilton (County Durham) 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Heighington 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Byers Green 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hunwick 42 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange a nice place to live?

Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange?

Crime levels in Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 10/100. There were 767 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange?

Among the top-rated schools in Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange are Thornhill Primary School, Prince Bishops Community Primary School and St Andrew's Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange in total.

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