DL15 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Commercial Street, 0.5km from Willington in Willington (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Willington and Hunwick ward and the North West Durham constituency.
The people who live in DL15 0AA are typical of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £35k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DL15 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00106099 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMERCIAL STREET, DL15 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL STREET, DL15 0AA.
218
46
£ 31,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL15 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL15 0AA spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL15 0AA. The average age is 45.8. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 35,250
2 sales · Mean £ 35,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL15 0AA is moderate at 89 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Willington Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Parkside Academy
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
Sunnybrow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Parrano Pizza Restaurant and Takeaway0.0 km
- Grace and Flavour Community Cafe C.I.C.0.1 km
- Spectrum Leisure Centre0.6 km
- The Bait Room0.3 km
- Great North Eats0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Little China0.1 km
- Rose Of India0.0 km
- Chef Sofe Italian Caffe & Food Takeaway0.3 km
- New Shanghai0.3 km
- Davincci's0.3 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Premier - Willington Convenience Store0.0 km
- Londis - Willington Post Office0.5 km
- Maan Brothers0.0 km
- Newsmarket0.9 km
- Britton & Robson Ltd0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Cottles Bar0.0 km
- The Queens Head0.3 km
- Willington Prospect WMC0.4 km
- The Black Horse0.6 km
- Willington WMC & Institute0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland5.9 km
- Shildon9.9 km
- Durham10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Commercial Street0.0 km
- Club0.1 km
- Commercial Street0.1 km
- Police House0.2 km
- Oakenshaw Road End0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL150AA · Data under Open Government Licence