Postcode report
DL13 5JA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DL13 5JA: area rating, property, schools and local change
DL13 5JA is a postcode in Lower Teesdale, County Durham, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DL13 5JA, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DL13 5JA are local prosperity and safety, 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 5JA is based on County Durham 064 Census 2021. It covers 12,577 residents, 50 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 13% 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 4/10.
For property prices near DL13 5JA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DL13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £100k from 44 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DL13 5JA can compare 1 state schools within one mile. 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 5JA 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.
Local change around DL13 5JA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DL13 5JA
Is DL13 5JA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 33% 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 5JA?
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 5JA?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DL13 5JA?
LocaleIQ matched DL13 5JA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DL13 5JA?
The latest median sold price is £100k based on 44 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DL13 5JA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.