DL13 1BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on South View, 0.2km from Wearhead in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00106028 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH VIEW, DL13 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH VIEW, DL13 1BG.
290
55
£ 38,300 /yr
46%
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
No single demographic signal dominates DL13 1BG — age 55, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £157k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL13 1BG. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 157,275
2 sales · Mean £ 157,275
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL13 1BG has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wearhead Primary School
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Vedra Close0.2 km
- Vedra Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL131BG · Data under Open Government Licence