Bishop Auckland (DL14) has recorded a five-year price growth rate of 2.2% compound annual growth, placing it at the 45th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 49.4/100. Rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation, increasing at 5.1% annually over the same period. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited evidence of active regeneration processes. Population expansion has been modest at 0.7% over five years, indicating relatively stable demographic patterns. These metrics present a mixed picture of a market where rental yields are strengthening relative to property value increases, though overall growth remains moderate compared to national benchmarks.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Bishop Auckland · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.1 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
32 planning applications submitted in DL14 over the last six months.
Bishop Auckland (DL14) common questions
Is Bishop Auckland up and coming?
Bishop Auckland (DL14) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 66% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Bishop Auckland safe?
Bishop Auckland has a safety score of 30/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bishop Auckland?
The average property price in Bishop Auckland (DL14) is £142k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bishop Auckland?
The median monthly rent in Bishop Auckland (DL14) is £622 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bishop Auckland?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Shipley (BD18), Shildon (DL4), Crook (DL15), Spennymoor (DL16), Ferryhill (DL17). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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