Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

MILL STREET, DL15 0DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET, DL15 0DW.

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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 0DW 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 42, DL15 0DW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.

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

DL15 0DW is a mixed residential area on Mill Street, 0.3km 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 0DW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. 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. 64% 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 £38k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL15 0DW 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 0DW. 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

Terraced

£ 37,500

13 sales · Mean £ 40,192

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

Crime around DL15 0DW is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting59
Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

Outstanding115 pupils0.2 km
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Willington Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km
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Parkside Academy

Outstanding960 pupils0.8 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.9 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 Centre0.2 km
  • The Bait Room0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Little China0.5 km
  • Rose Of India0.6 km
  • Davincci's0.2 km
  • Golden Fish Inn0.6 km
  • Kebab House0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Premier - Willington Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Helmington Row Service Station1.0 km
  • Londis - Willington Post Office0.1 km
  • Maan Brothers0.6 km
  • A Burnhams Fruiters0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Cottles Bar0.6 km
  • The Queens Head0.2 km
  • Willington Prospect WMC0.2 km
  • Willington WMC & Institute0.6 km
  • Crook Golf Club1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland6.3 km
  • Shildon10.3 km
  • Durham10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Hunwick Lane End0.1 km
  • Hunwick Lane End0.1 km
  • Hunwick Lane - Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Spectrum Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Spectrum Leisure Centre0.1 km