Postcode Analysis Richmondshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

DL9 3AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 3AY 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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10/10
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Area Character

70% of homes in DL9 3AY are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 3AY 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3AY 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 3AY. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL9 3AY has low crime rates — 20 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4

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 Ltd0.5 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Kandy Kreations0.7 km
  • Poundland Ltd0.6 km
  • B \& M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Foxglove (Hungry Horse)0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • KFC0.5 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 House0.7 km
  • Plumer Road Fisheries0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northallerton19.4 km
  • Darlington19.5 km

Bus Stops

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