Postcode Analysis Richmondshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

DL9 3AX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

556

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL9 3AX 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.

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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DL9 3AX is a high-turnover rental hub — with 70% 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 3AX is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from Hipswell in Catterick Garrison. Administratively it sits within Hipswell & Colburn ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DL9 3AX offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of just 26, 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. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3AX are sourced from Output Area E00141343 (shared with 36 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 3AX. The average age is 25.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.4%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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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)

DL9 3AX has low crime rates — 17 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School

Good167 pupils0.2 km
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Wavell Community Junior School

Requires Improvement196 pupils0.2 km
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Carnagill Community Primary School

Inadequate177 pupils0.8 km
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Risedale School

Good564 pupils0.9 km
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Hipswell Church of England Primary School

Good178 pupils1.1 km
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Cambrai Primary School

77 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Kandy Kreations0.7 km
  • Poundland Ltd0.6 km
  • B \& M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Foxglove (Hungry Horse)0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Risedale Sports \& Community College0.9 km
  • Asha Tandoori0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Delish0.6 km
  • Happy House0.8 km
  • Plumer Road Fisheries0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northallerton19.4 km
  • Darlington19.4 km

Bus Stops

  • St Oswalds0.2 km
  • St Oswalds0.2 km
  • St Oswalds Crossroads0.3 km
  • St Oswalds Crossroads0.3 km
  • Rawlinson Road0.3 km