DL14 0AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Marshall Green in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DL14 0AQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% 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 DL14 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00106114 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL14 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL14 0AQ.
103
50
£ 38,300 /yr
55%
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
DL14 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 DL14 0AQ. The average age is 50.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
DL14 0AQ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Witton-le-Wear Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Dun Cow Inn1.0 km
- Victoria Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Low Barns Coffee Shop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland5.9 km
- Shildon9.9 km
- Newton Aycliffe13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wear Terrace0.1 km
- Wear Terrace0.2 km
- Nature Reserve0.5 km
- Nature Reserve0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DL140AQ · Data under Open Government Licence