DL17 Ferryhill in County Durham has demonstrated modest performance metrics over the five-year period to 2024. Property prices increased at a 2.2% compound annual growth rate, substantially below the national average, whilst rental yields showed stronger expansion at 5.1% CAGR. Population growth remained negligible at 0.7% over five years, suggesting limited demographic pressure supporting property demand. The district's trajectory score of 46.3 out of 100 places it in the 28th percentile nationally, indicating below-average market dynamics. Currently classified as latent in gentrification staging, DL17 exhibits characteristics typical of post-industrial areas with emerging but underdeveloped investment momentum. The rental growth premium relative to capital appreciation suggests investor focus on yield rather than appreciation strategies.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 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 Ferryhill · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.8 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
10 planning applications submitted in DL17 over the last six months.
Ferryhill (DL17) common questions
Is Ferryhill up and coming?
Ferryhill (DL17) has a trajectory score of 43/100 (Average), placing it in the top 84% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 6.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Ferryhill safe?
Ferryhill has a safety score of 36/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ferryhill?
The average property price in Ferryhill (DL17) 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 Ferryhill?
The median monthly rent in Ferryhill (DL17) is £622 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ferryhill?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Spennymoor (DL16), Trimdon Station (TS29), Shildon (DL4), Durham (DH6), Bishop Auckland (DL14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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