Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

THE BURN, DL15 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BURN, DL15 0AP.

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Population

453

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL15 0AP 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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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DL15 0AP is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

DL15 0AP is a mixed residential area on The Burn, 0.4km from Willington in Willington (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Willington and Hunwick ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DL15 0AP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £298k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL15 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00106102 (shared with 16 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 0AP. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 298,500

2 sales · Mean £ 298,500

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

Crime around DL15 0AP is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Shoplifting59
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

Outstanding115 pupils0.3 km
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Willington Primary School

Good209 pupils0.3 km
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Parkside Academy

Outstanding960 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Sunnybrow Primary School

Good68 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Parrano Pizza Restaurant and Takeaway0.6 km
  • Great North Eats0.6 km
  • Grace and Flavour Community Cafe C.I.C.0.5 km
  • Spectrum Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • The Bait Room0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Little China0.5 km
  • Rose Of India0.6 km
  • Davincci's0.3 km
  • Golden Fish Inn0.6 km
  • Kebab House0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Premier - Willington Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Helmington Row Service Station0.9 km
  • Londis - Willington Post Office0.2 km
  • Maan Brothers0.6 km
  • Newsmarket0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Cottles Bar0.6 km
  • The Queens Head0.3 km
  • Willington Prospect WMC0.2 km
  • Willington WMC & Institute0.6 km
  • Crook Golf Club0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland6.2 km
  • Shildon10.2 km
  • Durham10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Luxmoore Ave (Leisure Ctr Entrance)0.1 km
  • Spectrum Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Luxmoore Ave (Leisure Ctr Entrance)0.1 km
  • Spectrum Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Hunwick Lane - Leisure Centre0.1 km