Postcode Analysis Richmondshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

DL9 3AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL9 3AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

426

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DL9 3AJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 88% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

DL9 3AJ is a safe, established residential area located 1.1km from Sandbeck in Catterick Garrison. Administratively it sits within Hipswell & Colburn ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DL9 3AJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3AJ are sourced from Output Area E00141341 (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 DL9 3AJ. The average age is 22.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DL9 3AJ has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour5
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School

Good167 pupils0.7 km
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Wavell Community Junior School

Requires Improvement196 pupils0.7 km
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Carnagill Community Primary School

Inadequate177 pupils0.9 km
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Risedale School

Good564 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Plumer Road Fisheries0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington19.4 km
  • Northallerton19.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Haig Road0.4 km
  • Haig Road0.4 km