DL9 3BH is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km from Hipswell in Catterick Garrison. Administratively it sits within Hipswell & Colburn ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3BH are sourced from Output Area E00141343 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL9 3BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL9 3BH.
556
26
£ 45,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL9 3BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
70% of homes in DL9 3BH are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL9 3BH. The average age is 25.8. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL9 3BH has low crime rates — 47 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
Cambrai Primary School
Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Kandy Kreations0.5 km
- Poundland Ltd0.4 km
- B \& M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Foxglove (Hungry Horse)0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- KFC0.3 km
- Risedale Sports \& Community College0.8 km
- Asha Tandoori0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Delish0.4 km
- Happy House0.6 km
- Plumer Road Fisheries0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton19.3 km
- Darlington19.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Oswalds Crossroads0.1 km
- St Oswalds Crossroads0.1 km
- Dane Road0.2 km
- Dane Road0.2 km
- St Oswalds0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL93BH · Data under Open Government Licence