Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

BOWES CLOSE, DL14 0NX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWES CLOSE, DL14 0NX.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /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: DL14 0NX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL14 0NX spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.

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

DL14 0NX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bowes Close, 0.3km from Ramshaw in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Evenwood ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For families considering a move, DL14 0NX represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL14 0NX are sourced from Output Area E00105869 (shared with 27 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 0NX. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 112,975

8 sales · Mean £ 106,118

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

DL14 0NX has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Ramshaw Primary School

Good63 pupils0.9 km
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Evenwood Church of England Primary School

Good96 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Craggwood Caravan Park / Riverside Touring Park0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland6.8 km
  • Shildon8.8 km
  • Newton Aycliffe12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Turning Circle0.3 km
  • Turning Circle0.3 km
  • Gordon Lane0.5 km
  • Gordon Lane0.5 km