Area Analysis County Durham, North East

DL13 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DL13 postcode area.

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Population

13,529

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,660 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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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.

home £152,694 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences941
Anti-social behaviour279
Criminal damage and arson274
Public order173
Other theft156

school Local Schools

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Hamsterley Primary School

Good35 pupils
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Tow Law Millennium Primary School

Good93 pupils
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Frosterley Primary School

Good42 pupils
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Rookhope Primary School

Good11 pupils
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St John's Chapel Primary School

Good15 pupils
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Wearhead Primary School

Good23 pupils
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Wolsingham Primary School

Good175 pupils
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Butterknowle Primary School

Good52 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Castle Bank Butchers
  • Greggs
  • Premier - Tow Law Convenience Store
  • Spar
  • Bakers Loaf and Tea Shop
  • + 22 more
hotel

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Black Lion Inn
  • Brown Horse Inn
  • Bua Boutique Hotel
  • Cockfield WMC
  • Cowshill Hotel
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Barrington Bites Luncheon Club
  • Bradley Burn Farm Shop & Cafe
  • Buon Appetito
  • Cafe Maxines
  • Chatterbox Cafe
  • + 16 more
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Danny Harts Descend Bike Park
  • Dans Castle
  • Freddies Fish and Chips
  • Golden Fry
  • K R Craven
  • + 7 more