Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

NURSERY END, DL2 3XH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NURSERY END, DL2 3XH.

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

265

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

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.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DL2 3XH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DL2 3XH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Nursery End, 0.3km from Ingleton in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle East ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For families considering a move, DL2 3XH represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 3XH are sourced from Output Area E00105890 (shared with 20 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 3XH. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 277,000

5 sales · Mean £ 287,000

Terraced

£ 185,500

2 sales · Mean £ 185,500

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL2 3XH has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson8
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary4
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Ingleton CofE Primary School

Good52 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Black Horse0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shildon8.0 km
  • Bishop Auckland9.4 km
  • Heighington9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Gainford Road End0.1 km
  • Gainford Road End0.1 km
  • Black Horse0.4 km
  • Black Horse0.4 km