DL9 3AP is a sought-after residential area located 1.2km from Sandbeck in Catterick Garrison. Administratively it sits within Hipswell & Colburn ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00141348 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL9 3AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL9 3AP.
315
31
£ 45,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL9 3AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL9 3AP spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. 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 DL9 3AP. The average age is 31.3. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DL9 3AP has low crime rates — 7 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
Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School
Wavell Community Junior School
Carnagill Community Primary School
Risedale School
Hipswell Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Foxglove (Hungry Horse)1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- KFC1.0 km
- Gaza Barracks0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Delish1.0 km
- Plumer Road Fisheries0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington19.3 km
- Northallerton19.7 km
Bus Stops
- Haig Road0.2 km
- Haig Road0.3 km
- Rawlinson Road0.3 km
- Rawlinson Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL93AP · Data under Open Government Licence