DL2 3LE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Staindrop in Staindrop. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle East ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DL2 3LE offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL2 3LE are sourced from Output Area E00105911 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL2 3LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL2 3LE.
252
49
£ 37,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL2 3LE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL2 3LE's 54% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL2 3LE. The average age is 48.6. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL2 3LE has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Staindrop Academy
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Country Teashop0.5 km
- L S Catering0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Millstone House B&B0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Cronin's News0.5 km
- Spar0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Staindrop Masonic Hall0.1 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland12.1 km
- Shildon12.2 km
- Newton Aycliffe14.7 km
Bus Stops
- Masonic Hall0.1 km
- Masonic Hall0.1 km
- Cleatlam Lane End0.2 km
- Sudburn Avenue0.2 km
- Sudburn Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL23LE · Data under Open Government Licence