Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

PARADISE LANE, DL14 0EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARADISE LANE, DL14 0EA.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /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: DL14 0EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL14 0EA — age 42, 78% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DL14 0EA is a safe, established residential area on Paradise Lane, 0.3km from Witton Park in Witton Park. Administratively it sits within West Auckland ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For families considering a move, DL14 0EA represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL14 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00105998 (shared with 12 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 0EA. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
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.

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

DL14 0EA has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park

Good88 pupils0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland3.8 km
  • Shildon7.7 km
  • Newton Aycliffe11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Beddow Court0.1 km
  • Beddow Court0.1 km
  • High Queen Street0.2 km
  • High Queen Street0.2 km
  • Albion Terrace0.3 km