South Bridge is in Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland and in Wear Valley district. DL13 3JY is located in the Weardale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Bridge, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL13 3LA, DL13 3LE, DL13 3LB, DL13 3LD, DL13 3JX, DL13 3HT, DL13 3ED, DL13 3LL, DL13 3EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL13 3JY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 58.2% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 7.2% |
| Male | 45.8% | 41.8% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -7.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.3% | 33% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 44.3% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 7.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.8% | 40.7% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 40.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 19.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 5.9% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 22.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 28.8% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 97.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 97.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 97.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Bridge was 64.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% higher than the Weardale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Bridge has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Weardale and the 732nd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 South Bridge, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-02-16 | £328,350 |
| 3 South Bridge, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-09-28 | £325,353 |
| Gasco Cottage, 2 South Bridge, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-03-03 | £186,734 |
| 3 South Bridge, Bishop Auckland, Durham Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2002-09-20 | £431,116 |
DL13 3JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsingham Primary School Upper Town , Wolsingham DL13 3ET | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tow Law Millennium Primary School Wear Street , Attlee Estate DL13 4LF | 3out of 4 | 4,779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Duckett Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Smith Street , Tow Law DL13 4AU | 3out of 4 | 5,316 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsingham School The Grammar School Building , West End DL13 3DJ | - not rated | 905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 10 Coffee Shop | 10 Market Place | 312 yd | |
| Buon Appetito | 8 West End | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsingham Constitutional Club & Institute | 14-16 Market Place | 246 yd | |
| Black Lion Inn | 21 Meadhope Street | 250 yd | |
| Hudson Lodge Freemasons | Masonic Hall, Church Lane | 593 yd | |
| The Bay Horse Hotel | 59 Uppertown | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K R Craven | 23 Angate Street | 312 yd | |
| Laus Chinese | 4-5 Market Place | 312 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wolsingham Recreation Area MILL RACE | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Wolsingham School Leazes Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 975 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.