Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WITTON WAY, DL14 0LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITTON WAY, DL14 0LR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

206

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL14 0LR 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DL14 0LR is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

DL14 0LR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Witton Way, 0.5km from Etherley, Low in Toft Hill and High Etherley. Administratively it sits within Evenwood ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For families considering a move, DL14 0LR represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL14 0LR are sourced from Output Area E00105868 (shared with 8 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 0LR. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 194,000

4 sales · Mean £ 209,362

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DL14 0LR has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Toft Hill Primary School

Outstanding186 pupils0.6 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park

Good88 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Etherley Cricket Club0.3 km
  • The Three Tuns0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Etherley Tea Hut0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland4.6 km
  • Shildon7.8 km
  • Newton Aycliffe11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dog and Gun - unclassified road 4170.2 km
  • Dog and Gun - unclassified road 4170.2 km
  • Dog and Gun0.3 km
  • Dog and Gun0.3 km
  • Red House Estate0.4 km