DL2 3QU is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Cleatlam 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. 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. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for DL2 3QU are sourced from Output Area E00105908 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL2 3QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL2 3QU.
309
49
£ 37,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL2 3QU's 63% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL2 3QU. 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
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.
school Local Schools
Staindrop Academy
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland13.7 km
- Shildon13.8 km
- Heighington16.1 km
Bus Stops
- Dunn House Quarry0.1 km
- Dunn House Quarry0.1 km
- Back Lane End0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DL23QU · Data under Open Government Licence