Is DL13 1AX a safe place to live?

Yes, DL13 1AX is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DL13 1AX?

The population for the DL13 1AX area is approximately 290 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

COPTHILL, DL13 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPTHILL, DL13 1AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

290

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /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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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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6/10

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3/10

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6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

DL13 1AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL13 1AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Copthill, 0.2km from Cornriggs in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DL13 1AX represents 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00106028 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL13 1AX. 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

White / British98.6%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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DL13 1AX has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Wearhead Primary School

Good23 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby

Mrs Anita Holmes0.1 km
Low Cornriggs Farm House0.8 km
The Calf House0.6 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Cowshill Hotel0.6 km