DL2 3HS is a safe, established residential area on Front Street, 0.1km from Ingleton in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle East ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL2 3HS are sourced from Output Area E00105889 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRONT STREET, DL2 3HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONT STREET, DL2 3HS.
241
48
£ 37,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL2 3HS 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.
Area Character
DL2 3HS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £252k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL2 3HS. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 230,000
5 sales · Mean £ 212,400
Detached
£ 410,000
2 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
3 sales · Mean £ 196,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL2 3HS has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ingleton CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Black Horse0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shildon8.2 km
- Bishop Auckland9.4 km
- Heighington10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Black Horse0.0 km
- Black Horse0.0 km
- Hilton Road End0.2 km
- Hilton Road End0.3 km
- Gainford Road End0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL23HS · Data under Open Government Licence