DL13 1EL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Briar Hill, 0.3km from Ireshopeburn in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DL13 1EL 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00106029 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIAR HILL, DL13 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIAR HILL, DL13 1EL.
289
51
£ 38,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL13 1EL spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1EL. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 206,000
1 sales · Mean £ 206,000
Detached
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL13 1EL has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wearhead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Weardale Adventure Centre0.7 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Lane End0.1 km
- Lane End0.1 km
- Front Street0.2 km
- Front Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL131EL · Data under Open Government Licence