Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

QUEENS COURT, DL2 3DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS COURT, DL2 3DH.

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 3DH 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

With 35% social renting, DL2 3DH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

DL2 3DH is a safe, established residential area on Queens Court, 0.2km from Gainford in Gainford. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle East ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL2 3DH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 3DH 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 3DH. 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

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 236,665

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

DL2 3DH 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 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cross Keys0.3 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 Shop0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shildon10.9 km
  • Heighington11.4 km
  • North Road11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Spa Road0.2 km
  • Lord Nelson0.2 km
  • Lord Nelson0.2 km
  • Green0.2 km
  • Spa Road0.2 km