Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL13 1DA House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1DA 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 down 15.5% year-on-year.

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

DL13 1DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Cowshill in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DL13 1DA 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, down 15.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL13 1DA 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 1DA. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 181,250

2 sales · Mean £ 181,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

DL13 1DA has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Wearhead Primary School

Good23 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mrs Anita Holmes0.4 km
  • The Calf House0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cowshill Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Hotel0.1 km