DL9 3AL 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 young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00141348 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL9 3AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL9 3AL.
315
31
£ 45,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL9 3AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL9 3AL — age 31, 25% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL9 3AL. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DL9 3AL has low crime rates — 7 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
Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School
Wavell Community Junior School
Carnagill Community Primary School
Risedale School
Hipswell Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Gaza Barracks0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Plumer Road Fisheries0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington19.3 km
- Northallerton19.8 km
Bus Stops
- Haig Road0.2 km
- Haig Road0.3 km
- Rawlinson Road0.4 km
- Rawlinson Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL93AL · Data under Open Government Licence