Postcode report
DL13 3AB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DL13 3AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
DL13 3AB is a postcode in Weardale, County Durham, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DL13 3AB, then scores the surrounding small area 62/100 - top 34% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DL13 3AB are safety and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DL13 3AB is based on County Durham 042 Census 2021. It covers 7,827 residents, 20 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near DL13 3AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DL13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £100k from 31 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DL13 3AB can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DL13 3AB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near DL13 3AB; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about DL13 3AB
Is DL13 3AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 62/100 (top 34% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DL13 3AB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DL13 3AB?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DL13 3AB?
LocaleIQ matched DL13 3AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DL13 3AB?
The latest median sold price is £100k based on 31 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DL13 3AB?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.