DL2 3ND is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Staindrop in Staindrop. 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 traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DL2 3ND are sourced from Output Area E00105912 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL2 3ND House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL2 3ND.
294
48
£ 37,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL2 3ND 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 3ND is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 3ND. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL2 3ND has low crime rates — 28 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 Teashop0.0 km
- L S Catering0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Millstone House B&B0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Cronin's News0.1 km
- Spar0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Staindrop Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland11.6 km
- Shildon11.7 km
- Newton Aycliffe14.2 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Winston Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL23ND · Data under Open Government Licence