DL9 3DJ is a safe, established residential area located 1.4km from Waithwith in Richmondshire. Administratively it sits within Hipswell & Colburn ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 22 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3DJ are sourced from Output Area E00171350 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL9 3DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL9 3DJ.
232
22
£ 45,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DL9 3DJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 82% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL9 3DJ. The average age is 22.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 2026-01)
DL9 3DJ has low crime rates — 11 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
Carnagill Community Primary School
Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School
Wavell Community Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Thierry Catering At Catterick Garrison Golf Club1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Plumer Road Fisheries0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington20.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cambrai Crossroads0.3 km
- Cambrai Crossroads0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL93DJ · Data under Open Government Licence