DL2 3DX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tees View, 0.3km from Gainford in Gainford. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle East ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For serious buyers, DL2 3DX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k, up 50.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL2 3DX are sourced from Output Area E00105881 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TEES VIEW, DL2 3DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TEES VIEW, DL2 3DX.
218
51
£ 37,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL2 3DX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL2 3DX — age 51, 78% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £349k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 50.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL2 3DX. The average age is 50.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 332,500
2 sales · Mean £ 332,500
Terraced
£ 299,950
5 sales · Mean £ 251,180
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL2 3DX 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.
school Local Schools
Gainford CofE Primary School and Preschool
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Cross Keys0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Winstonberry0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Debbie and Rachel's Plaice0.1 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Corner Shop0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shildon10.9 km
- Heighington11.4 km
- North Road11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lord Nelson0.1 km
- Lord Nelson0.1 km
- Green0.2 km
- Green0.3 km
- Spa Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL23DX · Data under Open Government Licence