DL15 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Oak Avenue, 0.4km from Low Willington in Willington (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Willington and Hunwick ward and the North West Durham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL15 0BJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £52k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 72.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL15 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00106088 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK AVENUE, DL15 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK AVENUE, DL15 0BJ.
270
42
£ 31,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL15 0BJ 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
DL15 0BJ has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 72.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL15 0BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 65,000
3 sales · Mean £ 66,166
Terraced
£ 39,999
4 sales · Mean £ 42,499
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL15 0BJ has low crime rates — 48 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.
school Local Schools
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Parkside Academy
Willington Primary School
Byers Green Primary School
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Parrano Pizza Restaurant and Takeaway1.0 km
- Great North Eats1.0 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Graham Eyes Quality Butchers0.4 km
- Premier - Willington Convenience Store1.0 km
- Maan Brothers1.0 km
- Spar Store0.4 km
- Sheldons Newsagents0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cottles Bar0.9 km
- The Black Horse0.4 km
- The Commercial Willington1.0 km
- Willington Cricket Club0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Rose Of India1.0 km
- Golden Fish Inn0.9 km
- Kebab House0.9 km
- Pizza Nareno1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland5.8 km
- Shildon9.5 km
- Durham9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Avenue0.1 km
- Oak Avenue0.1 km
- Laburnum Gardens0.2 km
- Laburnum Gardens0.2 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL150BJ · Data under Open Government Licence