Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL14 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL14 0AP.

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

276

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL14 0AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
workEmployment
4/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL14 0AP — age 47, 82% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DL14 0AP is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Witton le Wear in Witton-le-Wear. Administratively it sits within Weardale ward and the North West Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL14 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00106113 (shared with 14 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 DL14 0AP. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL14 0AP has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime2
Other crime2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

P

Witton-le-Wear Primary School

Outstanding0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Dun Cow Inn0.3 km
  • Victoria Inn0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Witton Castle Country Park1.0 km
  • Low Barns Coffee Shop0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland6.4 km
  • Shildon10.2 km
  • Newton Aycliffe13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Witton Hall0.1 km
  • School Street0.1 km
  • Witton Hall0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • School Street0.1 km