Cost of Living in DL15
County Durham
DL15 at a glance
Postcode district (DL15)£107k
Median home price
1,434
Sales (last 5y)
-61%
vs national median
£152
Est. council tax / mo
3.5/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the DL15 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in DL15
Postcode district (DL15)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £225,000 | 407 | −£185k |
| Semi-detached | £112,000 | 399 | −£148k |
| Terraced | £76,000 | 951 | −£142k |
| Flat | £50,000 | 21 | −£182k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in DL15
Band C
Estimated band
£1,822
Estimated annual cost
£152
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (DL15)DL15 sits at an average deprivation decile of 3.5 out of 10 (more deprived than the English average), based on the 17 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 61% less than the national median.