Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL15 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL15 0DG.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 31,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL15 0DG 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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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 43% social renting, DL15 0DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

DL15 0DG is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km 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 0DG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL15 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00106088 (shared with 10 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 0DG. 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 / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

DL15 0DG has low crime rates — 25 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 behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime3
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Parkside Academy

Outstanding960 pupils0.7 km
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Willington Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

Outstanding115 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Parrano Pizza Restaurant and Takeaway0.7 km
  • Great North Eats0.7 km
  • Grace and Flavour Community Cafe C.I.C.0.7 km
  • The Bait Room1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Little China0.7 km
  • Rose Of India0.7 km
  • Davincci's1.0 km
  • Golden Fish Inn0.6 km
  • Kebab House0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Graham Eyes Quality Butchers0.7 km
  • Premier - Willington Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Maan Brothers0.7 km
  • Spar Store0.7 km
  • A Burnhams Fruiters1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Cottles Bar0.6 km
  • The Queens Head1.0 km
  • The Black Horse0.1 km
  • Willington WMC & Institute0.7 km
  • Willington AFC0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland5.7 km
  • Shildon9.5 km
  • Durham10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • White House0.0 km
  • Park0.1 km
  • White House0.1 km
  • Park0.1 km
  • Oak Avenue0.3 km