Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WOODLANDS CLOSE, DL15 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS CLOSE, DL15 0AF.

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

245

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DL15 0AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £95k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DL15 0AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodlands Close, 0.2km from Oakenshaw in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Willington and Hunwick ward and the North West Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL15 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00106095 (shared with 22 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 0AF. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 95,000

1 sales · Mean £ 95,000

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

DL15 0AF has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

Outstanding115 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland7.7 km
  • Durham9.1 km
  • Shildon11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mullin Court0.1 km
  • Mullin Court0.1 km
  • School Row0.3 km
  • Reed Avenue0.3 km
  • Reed Avenue0.3 km