Bishops Park II — generic placeholder illustration (operational)

Bishops Park II

County Durham • North East • DL14 8RG
Operational
Verified August 2026

About

A neighbourhood of new-build family houses for rent, let and managed under Sigma Capital's Simple Life brand.

Key Statistics

Total Units
18
Broadband
Gigabit available
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Local authority average (County Durham)
All property types
£638/month
1-bed £447·2-bed £568·3-bed £679·4+ bed £982
Houses (all sizes)
£734/month
Area-wide market context, not this scheme's rents — Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents, May 2026 (OGL v3)

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