Is DL13 1DN a safe place to live?

Yes, DL13 1DN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DL13 1DN?

The population for the DL13 1DN area is approximately 289 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL13 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL13 1DN.

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

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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

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8/10

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4/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL13 1DN — age 51, 82% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DL13 1DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Wearhead in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1DN 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 1DN. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL13 1DN has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Violence and sexual offences1

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school Local Schools

Wearhead Primary School

Good23 pupils0.5 km