Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL13 1AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

290

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Avg Age

55

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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 1AR 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.

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

DL13 1AR is a mixed residential area located 1.1km from Killhope in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DL13 1AR represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1AR 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 1AR. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Killhope Lead Mining Museum0.0 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Leadmining Museum0.4 km