Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WEARDALE DRIVE, DL14 0QZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEARDALE DRIVE, DL14 0QZ.

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Population

143

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 29,700 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL14 0QZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 67% of tenure in DL14 0QZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

DL14 0QZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Weardale Drive, 0.6km from Tindale Crescent in Bishop Auckland. Administratively it sits within Woodhouse Close ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL14 0QZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DL14 0QZ are sourced from Output Area E00106116 (shared with 6 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 0QZ. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 164,040

1 sales · Mean £ 164,040

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

Crime around DL14 0QZ is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences117
Anti-social behaviour94
Criminal damage and arson66
Public order26
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland

Good0.4 km
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Woodhouse Community Primary School

Good230 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

Good1338 pupils0.5 km
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Bishop Barrington Academy

Requires Improvement682 pupils0.6 km
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Aclet Close Nursery School

Good69 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's CofE Primary School

Good241 pupils0.7 km
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Evergreen Primary School

Good195 pupils0.7 km
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Cockton Hill Junior School

Good224 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Tindale News0.6 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Argos1.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Homebase0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.7 km
  • Woodhouse Close Church Community Centre0.5 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Food Warehouse0.9 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Tindale Deli0.7 km
  • Tindale Chippy0.7 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tindale WMC & Institute0.7 km
  • Bay Horse Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland1.5 km
  • Shildon4.3 km
  • Newton Aycliffe7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Weardale Drive - West Lane0.0 km
  • Weardale Drive - West Lane0.1 km
  • Lusby Cres - Cheesmond Ave0.1 km
  • Lusby Cres - Cheesmond Ave0.2 km
  • Walker Drive - Taylor Sq0.2 km