Somerset Close is in Catterick Garrison and in North Yorkshire district. DL9 3HE is located in the Hipswell & Colburn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond (Yorks). This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Somerset Close, Catterick Garrison, DL9 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL9 3HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 49% | 52.2% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 51% | 47.8% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.4% | 33.5% | 10.1% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 47.6% | -15.1% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 10.3% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 55.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 32% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 12.9% | 15.8% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.4% | 15.2% | -10.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.9% | 26.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 23.4% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 7% | 1.1% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.7% | 80.6% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 76.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 75.8% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 13.3% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Close was 102.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% higher than the Hipswell & Colburn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Somerset Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Hipswell & Colburn and the 329th highest crime rate of 2,061 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Somerset Close, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2025-11-21 | £206,895 |
| 35 Somerset Close, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2025-07-25 | £122,232 |
| 78 Somerset Close, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-21 | £205,400 |
| 76 Somerset Close, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-21 | £195,130 |
| 39 Somerset Close, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-06-21 | £122,937 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 59 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catterick Garrison, Carnagill Community Primary School Leadmill Estate , DL9 3HN | - not rated | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carnagill Community Primary School Leadmill Estate , DL9 3HN | - not rated | 532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wavell Community Junior School Wavell Road , DL9 3BJ | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wavell Community Primary School Wavell Road , DL9 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambrai Primary School Catterick Road , DL9 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risedale School Hipswell , DL9 4BD | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond School Darlington Road , DL10 7BQ | - not rated | 3,828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond School & Sixth Form College Darlington Road , DL10 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier School Darlington Road , DL10 7DA | - not rated | 4,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy Darlington Road , DL10 7DA | - not rated | 4,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption School Reeth Road , DL10 4EP | - not rated | 3,792 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assumption School The Hermitage , Reeth Road DL10 4HW | - not rated | 3,892 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Unit 21, Princes Gate Shopping Park | 413 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 15A, Princes Gate Shopping Park | 419 yd | |
| NAAFI | Unit 12, Princes Gate Shopping Park | 419 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 17, Princes Gate Shopping Park | 419 yd | |
| Brewers Fayre \& Premier Inn Garrison | Unit 22, Princes Gate Shopping Park | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxglove (Hungry Horse) | Unit 20, Princes Gate Shopping Park | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delish | 46 Richmond Road, Catterick Garrison | 598 yd | |
| Happy House | 2 Shute Road, Catterick Garrison | 610 yd | |
| Plumer Road Fisheries | Waitwith Fish Shop, Plumer Road | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 6, Princes Gate Shopping Park | 419 yd | |
| Tesco | Richmondshire Walk, Catterick Garrison | 500 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, 10 Richmond Road | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catterick Leisure Centre GOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 271 yd |
| Mons Road Playing Field (Closed) Richmond Road | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Catterick Golf Club LEYBURN ROAD | golf | 606 yd |
| Catterick Garrison Swimming Pool (Closed) Shute Road | swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Hipswell Road West Playing Fields RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Wavell Road Playing Field | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Catterick Athletic Stadium Leyburn Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 820 yd |
| Jutland Recreation Ground HIPSWELL LODGE HIPSWELL LODGE RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Beckwood Playing Field Richmond Road | grass pitches | 906 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 | 8.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.2% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.