Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

RECTORY GARDENS, DL15 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY GARDENS, DL15 0BH.

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

365

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 31,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DL15 0BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 92% 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.

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

DL15 0BH is a safe, established residential area on Rectory Gardens, 0.2km from Low Willington in Willington (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Willington and Hunwick ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DL15 0BH represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL15 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00183306 (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 DL15 0BH. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 152,225

4 sales · Mean £ 153,612

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

Crime around DL15 0BH is moderate at 50 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 offences70
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson22
Other crime9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Parkside Academy

Outstanding960 pupils0.7 km
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Willington Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

Outstanding115 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Parrano Pizza Restaurant and Takeaway0.5 km
  • Great North Eats0.5 km
  • Grace and Flavour Community Cafe C.I.C.0.5 km
  • The Bait Room0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Little China0.6 km
  • Rose Of India0.5 km
  • Davincci's0.8 km
  • Golden Fish Inn0.5 km
  • Kebab House0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Graham Eyes Quality Butchers0.7 km
  • Premier - Willington Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Londis - Willington Post Office0.9 km
  • Maan Brothers0.5 km
  • Spar Store0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Cottles Bar0.5 km
  • The Queens Head0.8 km
  • Willington Prospect WMC0.9 km
  • The Black Horse0.2 km
  • Willington WMC & Institute0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland5.9 km
  • Shildon9.8 km
  • Durham10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Industrial Estate0.2 km
  • Park0.2 km
  • Park0.2 km
  • White House0.3 km
  • White House0.3 km