Postcode report
DL9 4LU Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DL9 4LU: area rating, property, schools and local change
DL9 4LU is a postcode in Hipswell & Colburn, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DL9 4LU, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DL9 4LU are jobs and safety, while local prosperity 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 DL9 4LU is based on Richmondshire 004 Census 2021. It covers 14,081 residents, 588 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 29, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 47% owner-occupied, 36% privately rented, 17% 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 2/10.
For property prices near DL9 4LU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DL9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £178k from 67 rolling sales, down 3.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DL9 4LU can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 DL9 4LU by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous 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 DL9 4LU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about DL9 4LU
Is DL9 4LU 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 DL9 4LU?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DL9 4LU?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DL9 4LU?
LocaleIQ matched DL9 4LU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DL9 4LU?
The latest median sold price is £178k based on 67 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DL9 4LU?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.