Is DL14 0BG a safe place to live?

Yes, DL14 0BG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 19 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in DL14 0BG?

The average property price in DL14 0BG is currently around £135k.

What is the population of DL14 0BG?

The population for the DL14 0BG area is approximately 276 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

ST JAMES GARDENS, DL14 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES GARDENS, DL14 0BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

276

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DL14 0BG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10

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5/10

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1/10

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4/10

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3/10

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6/10

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2/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL14 0BG spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £135k 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

DL14 0BG is a safe, established residential area on St James Gardens, 0.3km from Witton le Wear in Witton-le-Wear. 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. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL14 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00106113 (shared with 14 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 DL14 0BG. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 3%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

Terraced

£ 92,500

2 sales · Mean £ 92,500

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

DL14 0BG has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6

Public order2

Anti-social behaviour1

Vehicle crime1

Burglary1

school Local Schools

Witton-le-Wear Primary School

Outstanding0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Dun Cow Inn0.3 km
Victoria Inn0.3 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Low Barns Coffee Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bishop Auckland6.6 km
Shildon10.4 km
Newton Aycliffe13.9 km

Bus Stops

Witton Hall0.1 km
Witton Hall0.1 km
School Street0.2 km
School Street0.2 km
High Street - Dun Cow0.3 km