Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL2 3JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL2 3JA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

202

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DL2 3JA is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DL2 3JA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.4km from Wackerfield in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle East ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For families considering a move, DL2 3JA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 3JA are sourced from Output Area E00105888 (shared with 13 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 3JA. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 285,538

1 sales · Mean £ 285,538

Terraced

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DL2 3JA has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Ingleton CofE Primary School

Good52 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shildon7.9 km
  • Bishop Auckland8.5 km
  • Newton Aycliffe10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Village0.1 km
  • Village0.1 km