How much do houses cost in DL13 1AF?

The average property price in DL13 1AF is currently around £261k.

What is the population of DL13 1AF?

The population for the DL13 1AF area is approximately 290 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL13 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL13 1AF.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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6/10

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3/10

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6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

DL13 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 48.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL13 1AF is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Heatherycleugh in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DL13 1AF represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £261k, up 48.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00106028 (shared with 43 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 DL13 1AF. The average age is 54.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 312,500

1 sales · Mean £ 312,500

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby

Mrs Anita Holmes0.8 km
Low Cornriggs Farm House0.0 km
North Pennines Centre0.6 km