DL2 3JN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on North Green, 0.3km from Staindrop in Staindrop. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle East ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 33.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL2 3JN are sourced from Output Area E00105911 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH GREEN, DL2 3JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH GREEN, DL2 3JN.
252
49
£ 37,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL2 3JN 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL2 3JN's 54% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 33.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL2 3JN. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Flat
£ 188,000
2 sales · Mean £ 188,000
Terraced
£ 235,250
10 sales · Mean £ 260,600
Detached
£ 341,000
2 sales · Mean £ 341,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL2 3JN has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Staindrop Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Country Teashop0.3 km
- L S Catering0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Millstone House B&B0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Cronin's News0.4 km
- Spar0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Staindrop Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland11.9 km
- Shildon12.0 km
- Newton Aycliffe14.5 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL23JN · Data under Open Government Licence