Affluence in DH9 9DR
How DH9 9DR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Catchgate & Dipton
- Council
- County Durham
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,438 (2024)
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How well off DH9 9DR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DH9 9DR area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is health and disability (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Employment2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Income3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Crime3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Living environment4.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
49.2% of adults in the DH9 9DR area are in work, below the England average of 55.7%. 26.1% are retired and 5.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
21.7% of adults in the DH9 9DR area work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
23.9% of adults in the DH9 9DR area hold a degree or equivalent, well below the England average of 33.9%. 23.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DH9 9DR (Catchgate & Dipton) (about 1,438 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.