Postcode Analysis Richmondshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

DL9 3BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

399

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

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

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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DL9 3BN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 90% 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 3BN is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km 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 diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. 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. 90% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3BN are sourced from Output Area E00141344 (shared with 8 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 3BN. 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 / British85.2%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
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 3BN has low crime rates — 21 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime1

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 pupils0.5 km
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Risedale School

Good564 pupils1.1 km
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Hipswell Church of England Primary School

Good178 pupils1.3 km
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Cambrai Primary School

77 pupils1.4 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
  • Asha Tandoori0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Empire Cinemas0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Delish0.7 km
  • Happy House0.8 km
  • Plumer Road Fisheries0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northallerton19.6 km
  • Darlington19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wardrop Road0.1 km
  • Wardrop Road0.1 km
  • St Oswalds Crossroads0.4 km
  • St Oswalds Crossroads0.4 km
  • Dane Road0.5 km