DL9 3AR is a sought-after residential area located 1.2km from Hipswell in Catterick Garrison. Administratively it sits within Hipswell & Colburn ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DL9 3AR offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00141348 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL9 3AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL9 3AR.
315
31
£ 45,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL9 3AR 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL9 3AR spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL9 3AR. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DL9 3AR 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
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Poundland Ltd1.0 km
- Holland And Barrett1.0 km
- Yorkshire Trading Company1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Foxglove (Hungry Horse)0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Empire Cinemas1.0 km
- NAAFI1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Delish0.9 km
- Plumer Road Fisheries0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington19.3 km
- Northallerton19.6 km
Bus Stops
- Rawlinson Road0.3 km
- Rawlinson Road0.3 km
- Haig Road0.3 km
- Haig Road0.3 km
- St Oswalds0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL93AR · Data under Open Government Licence