DL13 is a postcode district in County Durham, North East, covering 959 active and 107 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DL13 (30%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities (18%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes DL13 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DL13 are around £152k, down 21.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DL13 at 167 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 46 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 DL13 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DL13 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DL13 postcode area.
13,529
46
£ 34,660 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
DL13 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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 £152k. Property prices are trending down 21.5% 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
Hamsterley Primary School
Tow Law Millennium Primary School
Frosterley Primary School
Rookhope Primary School
St John's Chapel Primary School
Wearhead Primary School
Wolsingham Primary School
Butterknowle Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Castle Bank Butchers
- Greggs
- Premier - Tow Law Convenience Store
- Spar
- Bakers Loaf and Tea Shop
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Belle Vue Country B&B
- Grove House B&B
- Hill House East Country B & B
- Horsley Hall Country House Hotel
- Lands Farm Bed & Breakfast
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Black Lion Inn
- Brown Horse Inn
- Bua Boutique Hotel
- Cockfield WMC
- Cowshill Hotel
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Barrington Bites Luncheon Club
- Bradley Burn Farm Shop & Cafe
- Buon Appetito
- Cafe Maxines
- Chatterbox Cafe
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lakes and Dales Co-Operative
- Lakes and Dales Co-Operative
- Lakes and Dales Co-Operative
- The Co-Operative Food
- The Co-Operative Food
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Danny Harts Descend Bike Park
- Dans Castle
- Freddies Fish and Chips
- Golden Fry
- K R Craven
- + 7 more
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Area Profile: DL13 · Data under Open Government Licence