Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL2 3JU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

309

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DL2 3JU is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 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 3JU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Staindrop in Staindrop. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle East ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

This is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 3JU are sourced from Output Area E00105908 (shared with 21 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 3JU. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL2 3JU has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Staindrop Academy

Good367 pupils0.1 km
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Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Outstanding164 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Country Teashop0.9 km
  • L S Catering0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Millstone House B&B0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cronin's News0.9 km
  • Spar0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Staindrop Masonic Hall0.4 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland12.5 km
  • Shildon12.6 km
  • Newton Aycliffe15.0 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.0 km
  • Cleatlam Lane outside school0.1 km
  • Sudburn Avenue0.1 km
  • Sudburn Avenue0.1 km
  • Cleatlam Lane End0.1 km