Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

CALIFORNIA, DL14 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALIFORNIA, DL14 0DR.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /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 0DR 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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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DL14 0DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 77% 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 50.9% year-on-year.

home £233,375 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL14 0DR is a safe, established residential area on California, 0.2km from Woodside in County Durham. Administratively it sits within West Auckland ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For families considering a move, DL14 0DR represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, down 50.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL14 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00106000 (shared with 21 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 0DR. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 156,750

2 sales · Mean £ 156,750

Detached

£ 308,000

2 sales · Mean £ 308,000

Semi-Detached

£ 70,000

1 sales · Mean £ 70,000

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

DL14 0DR has low crime rates — 17 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 behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Escomb Primary School

Good191 pupils0.6 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park

Good88 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Saxon Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland2.9 km
  • Shildon6.7 km
  • Newton Aycliffe10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • California0.1 km
  • Woodside0.3 km
  • Woodside0.3 km