DL2 2PJ is a sought-after residential area on West Lane, 0.4km from Dalton-on-Tees in Richmondshire. Administratively it sits within North Richmondshire ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL2, DL2 2PJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DL2 2PJ are sourced from Output Area E00141327 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST LANE, DL2 2PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, DL2 2PJ.
314
48
£ 50,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL2 2PJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DL2 2PJ combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£550k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL2 2PJ. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
DL2 2PJ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Chequers Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington6.4 km
- Dinsdale7.7 km
- North Road8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Dalton-On-Tees Green0.4 km
- Orchard Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DL22PJ · Data under Open Government Licence