DL15 is a postcode district in County Durham, North East, covering 700 active and 104 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DL15 (23%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (16%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes DL15 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DL15 are around £146k, up 10.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DL15 at 342 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DL15 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DL15 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DL15 postcode area.
22,931
43
£ 32,650 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
DL15 is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £146k. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hunwick Primary School
Crook Primary School
Peases West Primary School
Stanley (Crook) Primary School
Sunnybrow Primary School
Willington Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Parkside Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Carolines Cards
- Castle Bank Butchers
- Greggs
- Ratnam's Convenience Store
- Spar Store
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Dowfold House Bed and Breakfast
- Fir Tree Country Hotel
- The Foresters Guest House
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Australian Hotel
- Belle Vue Inn
- Billy Row Club
- Blu’s Cocktail & Wine Bar
- Cottles Bar
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Spectrum Leisure Centre
- St Catherines Community Association
- The Bait Room
- The Big Bite
- The Carriage Cafe
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi
- Lidl
- Nisa Local
- The Co-Operative Food
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Amis Pizzeria
- Best Kebab
- Chef Sofe Italian Caffe & Food Takeaway
- Davincci's
- Fortune Palace
- + 19 more
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Area Profile: DL15 · Data under Open Government Licence