Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL13 1EF House Prices & Local Information

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

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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
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL13 1EF — 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.

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

DL13 1EF is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Blackdene, West in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DL13 1EF 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.

Property: Average house prices are around £226k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1EF 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 1EF. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Terraced

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 160,000

school Local Schools

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Wearhead Primary School

Good23 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Weardale Adventure Centre0.8 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Lane End0.2 km
  • Lane End0.2 km
  • Front Street0.5 km
  • Front Street0.5 km