Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL15 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL15 0AB.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 31,600 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL15 0AB 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DL15 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

DL15 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Low Willington in Willington (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Willington and Hunwick ward and the North West Durham constituency.

DL15 0AB is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00106099 (shared with 13 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 DL15 0AB. 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

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around DL15 0AB is above average at 97 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.

Violence and sexual offences128
Anti-social behaviour66
Shoplifting57
Criminal damage and arson37
Public order23

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.3 km
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Parkside Academy

Outstanding960 pupils0.3 km
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Willington Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

Outstanding115 pupils0.7 km
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Sunnybrow Primary School

Good68 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Parrano Pizza Restaurant and Takeaway0.1 km
  • Great North Eats0.1 km
  • Grace and Flavour Community Cafe C.I.C.0.2 km
  • Spectrum Leisure Centre0.7 km
  • The Bait Room0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Little China0.2 km
  • Rose Of India0.1 km
  • Davincci's0.4 km
  • Golden Fish Inn0.1 km
  • Kebab House0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Premier - Willington Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Londis - Willington Post Office0.6 km
  • Maan Brothers0.1 km
  • Newsmarket0.9 km
  • A Burnhams Fruiters0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Cottles Bar0.1 km
  • The Queens Head0.4 km
  • Willington Prospect WMC0.5 km
  • The Black Horse0.5 km
  • Willington WMC & Institute0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland5.9 km
  • Shildon9.8 km
  • Durham10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Commercial Street0.0 km
  • Commercial Street0.1 km
  • Club0.1 km
  • outside Parkside School0.2 km
  • outside Parkside School0.2 km