DL9 3EL is a sought-after residential area on Gough Road, 0.9km 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 suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 26 — 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. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3EL are sourced from Output Area E00141343 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOUGH ROAD, DL9 3EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOUGH ROAD, DL9 3EL.
556
26
£ 45,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL9 3EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DL9 3EL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 70% 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 3EL. The average age is 25.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 179,997
2 sales · Mean £ 179,997
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL9 3EL is moderate at 53 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
Wavell Community Junior School
Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School
Carnagill Community Primary School
Risedale School
Cambrai Primary School
Hipswell Church of England Primary School
Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- H'Evanly Cakes0.9 km
- Kandy Kreations0.3 km
- Poundland Ltd0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Foxglove (Hungry Horse)0.1 km
- Louis Bar0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- KFC0.1 km
- Risedale Sports \& Community College0.8 km
- Asha Tandoori0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Delish0.3 km
- Happy House0.4 km
- Plumer Road Fisheries1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton19.1 km
- Darlington19.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gough Road0.2 km
- Tesco Superstore0.2 km
- Gough Road0.3 km
- Shute Road0.3 km
- St Oswalds Crossroads0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL93EL · Data under Open Government Licence