How much do houses cost in DL13 1DQ?

The average property price in DL13 1DQ is currently around £267k.

What is the population of DL13 1DQ?

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

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

HIGH GRAIN, DL13 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH GRAIN, DL13 1DQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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 1DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £267k 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 1DQ is a mixed residential area on High Grain, 0.1km from Northgrain in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £267k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1DQ 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 1DQ. 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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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

Detached

£ 267,500

2 sales · Mean £ 267,500

school Local Schools

Wearhead Primary School

Good23 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby

Mrs Anita Holmes0.6 km
The Calf House0.6 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Cowshill Hotel0.6 km