Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

SOUTH VIEW, DL13 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH VIEW, DL13 1BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

289

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DL13 1BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 82% 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 85.7% year-on-year.

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

DL13 1BJ 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.

For families considering a move, DL13 1BJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 85.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00106029 (shared with 48 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 1BJ. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

Terraced

£ 102,300

1 sales · Mean £ 102,300

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL13 1BJ 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.

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Wearhead Primary School

Good23 pupils0.2 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Vedra Close0.2 km
  • Vedra Close0.2 km