Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

LOW WILLINGTON, DL15 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW WILLINGTON, DL15 0BB.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 31,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL15 0BB 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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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DL15 0BB is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 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. Property prices are trending down 6.6% year-on-year.

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

DL15 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Low Willington, 0.2km from Low 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 0BB represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £65k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.6% 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00106087 (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 DL15 0BB. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 60,000

25 sales · Mean £ 62,087

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

Crime around DL15 0BB is moderate at 58 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order13
Other crime10

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 pupils0.5 km
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Willington Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

Outstanding115 pupils1.0 km
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Sunnybrow Primary School

Good68 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Parrano Pizza Restaurant and Takeaway0.4 km
  • Great North Eats0.4 km
  • Grace and Flavour Community Cafe C.I.C.0.5 km
  • Spectrum Leisure Centre1.0 km
  • The Bait Room0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Little China0.5 km
  • Rose Of India0.4 km
  • Davincci's0.7 km
  • Golden Fish Inn0.4 km
  • Kebab House0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Graham Eyes Quality Butchers0.8 km
  • Premier - Willington Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Londis - Willington Post Office0.9 km
  • Maan Brothers0.4 km
  • Spar Store0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Cottles Bar0.4 km
  • The Queens Head0.7 km
  • Willington Prospect WMC0.8 km
  • The Black Horse0.2 km
  • Willington WMC & Institute0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland5.8 km
  • Shildon9.7 km
  • Durham10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Park0.1 km
  • Park0.2 km
  • Commercial Street0.3 km
  • White House0.3 km
  • outside Parkside School0.3 km