DL15 0DB is a safe, established residential area on Laburnum Gardens, 0.6km 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 0DB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL15 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00106085 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LABURNUM GARDENS, DL15 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LABURNUM GARDENS, DL15 0DB.
279
38
£ 31,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL15 0DB 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
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in DL15 0DB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL15 0DB. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 71,000
6 sales · Mean £ 74,083
Flat
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL15 0DB is moderate at 54 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
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Graham Eyes Quality Butchers0.1 km
- Spar Store0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Horse0.6 km
- Willington Cricket Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland6.0 km
- Durham9.6 km
- Shildon9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Laburnum Gardens0.1 km
- Laburnum Gardens0.1 km
- Ash Drive0.1 km
- Cemetery0.1 km
- Cemetery0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DL150DB · Data under Open Government Licence