The typical property in DL13
DL13 covers Bishop Auckland and the upper Wear Valley, former coalfield with substantial heritage.
Area summary
DL13 sits in Durham County Council. The outcode covers Bishop Auckland, Wolsingham, Tow Law and surrounding upper Wear Valley villages. Bishop Auckland has substantial heritage including Auckland Castle (Grade I-listed, the medieval and Victorian palace of the Bishop of Durham, restored as a major heritage destination by the Auckland Project). Housing is mixed: Victorian and Edwardian terraces, stone-built older village stock, postwar council estates, and newer development.
Bishop Auckland station is the western terminus of the Bishop Line. The A68 trunk road provides road links.
Employment patterns include the Auckland Project (which has invested significantly in Bishop Auckland's heritage and tourism), commuting into Darlington and Durham.
Durham County Council operates additional HMO licensing in defined areas. The Renters' Rights Act 2026 has abolished Section 21 evictions.
What the data shows
Researched facts
Buyer notes
- Coal Authority mining searches essential
- Auckland Project investment is affecting local values
- Low absolute property values
The full DL13 data page
Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.
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