DL9 3AF is a sought-after residential area located 1.1km from Sandbeck in Catterick Garrison. Administratively it sits within Hipswell & Colburn ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Richmondshire. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00171340 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL9 3AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL9 3AF.
504
25
£ 45,300 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL9 3AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DL9 3AF is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 25, signalling strong graduate retention. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL9 3AF. The average age is 24.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DL9 3AF has low crime rates — 6 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
Carnagill Community Primary School
Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School
Wavell Community Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Plumer Road Fisheries0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington19.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DL93AF · Data under Open Government Licence