DL14 0BP is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km 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 diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DL14 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00106115 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL14 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL14 0BP.
297
47
£ 38,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL14 0BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DL14 0BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL14 0BP. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL14 0BP has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Witton-le-Wear Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Dun Cow Inn0.3 km
- Victoria Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Witton Castle Country Park0.9 km
- Low Barns Coffee Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland6.4 km
- Shildon10.2 km
- Newton Aycliffe13.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lido0.2 km
- Lido0.2 km
- School Street0.2 km
- School Street0.2 km
- High Street - Dun Cow0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL140BP · Data under Open Government Licence