//
Outdoor Spaces
Allotments
Play Space
Golf Course
Public Park
Tennis Court
Bowling Green
Playing FieldLocal Amenities
Pubs & Bars
Restaurants & Cafes
Retail Shopping
Supermarkets
TakeawaysAllotmentsPlay SpaceGolf CoursePublic ParkTennis CourtBowling GreenPlaying FieldPubs & BarsRestaurants & CafesRetail ShoppingSupermarketsTakeaways
Carmel CollegeOutstandingHummersknott AcademyGoodAbbey Infants' SchoolGoodAbbey Junior SchoolGoodSt Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolGoodThe average house price in Blackwell is £280,667, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Blackwell house price trends over the last 30 years.
£361,111
£135,000
£258,888
£227,694
See what your budget buys here, street by street, and how each home’s price has changed over time.
Dig deeper with Pro maps and see what’s really on your doorstep.
Is Blackwell a nice place to live?
Yes, Blackwell is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Durham. It particularly appeals to retirees and homeowner families.
How safe is Blackwell?
Blackwell has a low crime rate for a North East village, with around 30 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 60% below the national average, and 68% below the Durham average.
What are the best schools in Blackwell?
Blackwell has 21 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Carmel College. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Mowden Junior School and Mowden Infant School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Blackwell?
The majority of residents in Blackwell identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The most common religion is Christian (65%).