Is DL9 3AZ a safe place to live?

Yes, DL9 3AZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DL9 3AZ?

The population for the DL9 3AZ area is approximately 323 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Richmondshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

DL9 3AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

323

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL9 3AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL9 3AZ is a safe, established residential area within the DL9 district of Richmondshire. Administratively it sits within Scotton & Lower Wensleydale ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00141353 (shared with 25 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 3AZ. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%

Asian / British Asian0.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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DL9 3AZ has low crime rates — 8 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 offences6

Anti-social behaviour2

Criminal damage and arson1

Drugs1

Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

New Kemmel Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Northallerton17.1 km

Bus Stops

Mallard Road0.2 km
Mallard Road0.2 km