Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

EDEN CREST, DL2 3DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDEN CREST, DL2 3DD.

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

248

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL2 3DD 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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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in DL2 3DD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.

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

DL2 3DD is a safe, established residential area on Eden Crest, 0.3km from Gainford in Gainford. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle East ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL2 3DD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 3DD are sourced from Output Area E00105879 (shared with 9 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 DL2 3DD. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

5 sales · Mean £ 135,000

Terraced

£ 144,975

6 sales · Mean £ 142,075

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

DL2 3DD has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Gainford CofE Primary School and Preschool

Good67 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cross Keys0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Winstonberry0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Debbie and Rachel's Plaice0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Corner Shop0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shildon10.9 km
  • Heighington11.3 km
  • North Road11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lord Nelson0.1 km
  • Lord Nelson0.1 km
  • Green0.3 km
  • Spa Road0.3 km
  • Green0.3 km