Postcode Analysis Richmondshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

DL9 3BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

382

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British75.2%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting15
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School

Good167 pupils0.0 km
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Wavell Community Junior School

Requires Improvement196 pupils0.0 km
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Carnagill Community Primary School

Inadequate177 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.2 km
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Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School

Good473 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Foxglove (Hungry Horse)0.4 km
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

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