Is DL14 0DU a safe place to live?

Yes, DL14 0DU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 27 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DL14 0DU?

The population for the DL14 0DU area is approximately 289 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL14 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL14 0DU.

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

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Population

289

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /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 0DU 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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8/10

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4/10

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1/10

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4/10

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3/10

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4/10

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3/10

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7/10

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10/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL14 0DU — age 44, 77% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0DU is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Woodside in County Durham. Administratively it sits within West Auckland ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL14 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00106000 (shared with 21 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 0DU. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

DL14 0DU has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5

Criminal damage and arson4

Anti-social behaviour2

Burglary2

Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park

Good88 pupils0.8 km

Escomb Primary School

Good191 pupils1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bishop Auckland3.2 km
Shildon7.1 km
Newton Aycliffe10.5 km

Bus Stops

Woodside0.1 km
Woodside0.1 km
Carwood Farm0.2 km
Carwood Farm0.2 km
Village Hall0.2 km