DL9 3BP is a safe, established residential area located 1.3km from Hipswell in Catterick Garrison. Administratively it sits within Hipswell & Colburn ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DL9 3BP offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of just 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 90% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00141344 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL9 3BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL9 3BP.
399
22
£ 45,300 /yr
42%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DL9 3BP is a high-turnover rental hub — with 90% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 3BP. The average age is 21.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL9 3BP has low crime rates — 25 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Kandy Kreations0.8 km
- Poundland Ltd0.7 km
- B \& M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Foxglove (Hungry Horse)0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- KFC0.6 km
- Asha Tandoori0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Empire Cinemas0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Delish0.7 km
- Happy House0.9 km
- Plumer Road Fisheries0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton19.6 km
- Darlington19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wardrop Road0.0 km
- Wardrop Road0.0 km
- Cambrai Crossroads0.4 km
- Cambrai Crossroads0.4 km
- Somerset Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DL93BP · Data under Open Government Licence