Is DL13 1BN a safe place to live?

Yes, DL13 1BN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DL13 1BN?

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

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL13 1BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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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

No single demographic signal dominates DL13 1BN — age 55, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DL13 1BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Wearhead in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DL13 1BN represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1BN 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 1BN. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

DL13 1BN has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1

Burglary1

Violence and sexual offences1

Public order1

school Local Schools

Wearhead Primary School

Good23 pupils0.0 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

Post Office0.2 km
Post Office0.2 km
Vedra Close0.4 km
Vedra Close0.4 km