DL13 1AL is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Lanehead in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £240k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00106028 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL13 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL13 1AL.
290
55
£ 38,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL13 1AL spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. £240k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL13 1AL. The average age is 54.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Low Cornriggs Farm House0.4 km
- North Pennines Centre0.2 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Field Centre0.1 km
- Field Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DL131AL · Data under Open Government Licence