DL9 3EX is a sought-after residential area located 1.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £50k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL9 3EX are sourced from Output Area E00171351 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL9 3EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL9 3EX.
249
30
£ 45,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 79% private renter occupancy, DL9 3EX is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 3EX. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 50,663
9 sales · Mean £ 50,663
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL9 3EX has low crime rates — 26 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
Carnagill Community Primary School
Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School
Wavell Community Junior 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 Ltd0.5 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- Delish0.8 km
- Happy House0.9 km
- Plumer Road Fisheries0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton19.7 km
- Darlington19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wardrop Road0.1 km
- Wardrop Road0.1 km
- Cambrai Crossroads0.4 km
- Cambrai Crossroads0.4 km
- Somerset Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL93EX · Data under Open Government Licence