Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

FRONT STREET, DL13 1EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONT STREET, DL13 1EN.

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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 1EN — age 51, 82% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £100k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DL13 1EN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Front Street, 0.3km from Ireshopeburn 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. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1EN 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 1EN. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 100,000

3 sales · Mean £ 91,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL13 1EN 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.

Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Wearhead Primary School

Good23 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Weardale Adventure Centre0.6 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Front Street0.0 km
  • Front Street0.1 km
  • Lane End0.3 km
  • Lane End0.3 km