Ferryhill · DL17

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Covering Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham, including Aycliffe North & Middridge, Aycliffe South, Bowburn & Coxhoe. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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DL17 (Ferryhill) in a nutshell

DL17 covers Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham, in County Durham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for DL17

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County Durham council area

DL17 is in County Durham's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

DL17 stretches across Aycliffe North & Middridge, Aycliffe South, Bowburn & Coxhoe and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DL17', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Ferryhill, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Ferryhill: 23.7% private rented vs 20.5% England
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Ferryhill page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does DL17 cover?

DL17 (Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham) includes the wards of Aycliffe North & Middridge, Aycliffe South, Bowburn & Coxhoe, Chilton, Ferryhill, Sedgefield, Tudhoe (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to DL17?

Neighbouring districts include DL16 (Spennymoor), DL5 (Newton Aycliffe), DH1 (Durham) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DL17 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in DL17?

About 8,155 households and 17,732 residents at the 2011 Census, across 539 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is DL17 in?

DL17 sits in County Durham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
DL17 1
Areas covered
Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham 2
Active postcodes
539 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
8,155 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
17,732 2
Electoral wards
Aycliffe North & Middridge, Aycliffe South, Bowburn & Coxhoe, Chilton, Ferryhill, Sedgefield, Tudhoe 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor 4
Local authority
County Durham 4
Households privately renting (Ferryhill built-up area)
23.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.