DL9 3BJ is a safe, established 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 high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 22 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00171333 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL9 3BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL9 3BJ.
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 3BJ is a student and graduate zone — average age 22, 70% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL9 3BJ. 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)
DL9 3BJ has low crime rates — 39 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
Cambrai Primary School
Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Kandy Kreations0.6 km
- Poundland Ltd0.5 km
- B \& M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Foxglove (Hungry Horse)0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- KFC0.4 km
- Risedale Sports \& Community College0.9 km
- Asha Tandoori0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Delish0.5 km
- Happy House0.7 km
- Plumer Road Fisheries0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton19.4 km
- Darlington19.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Oswalds Crossroads0.2 km
- St Oswalds Crossroads0.2 km
- Wardrop Road0.3 km
- Wardrop Road0.3 km
- Dane Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL93BJ · Data under Open Government Licence