DL9 3AU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.9km from Hipswell in Catterick Garrison. Administratively it sits within Hipswell & Colburn ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DL9 3AU offers a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of just 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00171333 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL9 3AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL9 3AU.
382
22
£ 45,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DL9 3AU is a student and graduate zone — average age 22, 70% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL9 3AU. The average age is 21.6. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL9 3AU is moderate at 71 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
Cambrai Primary School
Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- H'Evanly Cakes1.0 km
- Kandy Kreations0.4 km
- Poundland Ltd0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Foxglove (Hungry Horse)0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- KFC0.3 km
- Risedale Sports \& Community College0.8 km
- Asha Tandoori0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Delish0.4 km
- Happy House0.5 km
- Plumer Road Fisheries0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton19.3 km
- Darlington19.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Oswalds Crossroads0.1 km
- St Oswalds Crossroads0.1 km
- Dane Road0.2 km
- Dane Road0.2 km
- St Oswalds Crossroads0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL93AU · Data under Open Government Licence