Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

FRONT STREET, DL13 1BL House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

289

cake
Avg Age

51

payments
Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

work
Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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

shieldSafety
10/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
psychology

Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL13 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £100,000 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, DL13 1BL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00106029 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL13 1BL. 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%
lightbulb

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

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 100,000

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

DL13 1BL 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.

Burglary1

school Local Schools

P

Wearhead Primary School

Good23 pupils0.1 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Vedra Close0.3 km
  • Vedra Close0.3 km