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Takeaways| Council | County Durham |
| Crime Rate | High for a North East town 66% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
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The average house price in Bishop Auckland is £127,632, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Bishop Auckland house price trends over the last 30 years.
£127,632
£228,528
£62,574
£138,458
£79,079
Is Bishop Auckland a nice place to live?
Bishop Auckland is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Bishop Auckland?
Bishop Auckland has a high crime rate for a North East town, with around 124 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 66% above the national average, and 33% above the Durham average.
What are the best schools in Bishop Auckland?
Bishop Auckland has 18 schools nearby. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Etherley Lane Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Bishop Auckland?
The majority of residents in Bishop Auckland identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (58%).