DL13 1DF is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Heatherycleugh in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DL13 1DF 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.
Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00106028 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL13 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL13 1DF.
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
DL13 1DF 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL13 1DF. 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
£ 165,000
2 sales · Mean £ 165,000
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Mrs Anita Holmes0.6 km
- Low Cornriggs Farm House0.6 km
- North Pennines Centre0.6 km
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Postcode Profile: DL131DF · Data under Open Government Licence