Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

FRONT STREET, DL13 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONT STREET, DL13 1BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

289

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL13 1BD — age 51, 82% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 28.6% year-on-year.

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

DL13 1BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Front Street, 0.1km from Wearhead in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DL13 1BD represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 28.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00106029 (shared with 48 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 1BD. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

Terraced

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL13 1BD has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Wearhead Primary School

Good23 pupils0.2 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Vedra Close0.2 km
  • Vedra Close0.2 km