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Hipswell & Colburn

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About

Hipswell & Colburn ward lies directly south of Catterick Garrison, one of the largest British Army bases in the UK. The area's character is strongly shaped by this proximity, with a significant portion of the population having military connections. The landscape is defined by the River Swale to the north and open agricultural land, featuring a mix of residential developments and older village cores.

The ward comprises the distinct communities of Hipswell village and the larger town of Colburn, which developed substantially to provide housing for the garrison. Colburn serves as a key local service centre with its own shopping facilities. A notable local feature is the Hipswell Hydro, a historic, early 20th-century electricity generating station situated on the river, reflecting the area's industrial heritage.

Area overview

On average Hipswell & Colburn has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hipswell & Colburn is £56,102 per year. There are 5 schools in Hipswell & Colburn: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hipswell & Colburn is home to around 9,898 people, with a population density of about 644.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hipswell & Colburn Population
9,898
Population density
644.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.8(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.7(+38%)
Shoplifting
4.55(-48%)
Public order
4.34(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.13(-64%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,527
86.16%
Other Asian
484
4.89%
Other
238
2.4%
Other White
168
1.7%
African
80
0.81%
Total population: 9,897

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
1,816
24.19%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,687
22.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,330
17.72%
No qualifications
1,196
15.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
813
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 7,507

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
947
27.58%
Other forms of private rent
598
17.41%
Owns outright
588
17.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
542
15.78%
Social rents from council
445
12.96%
Total households: 3,434

Property prices in Hipswell & Colburn

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 in Hipswell & Colburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hipswell & Colburn in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hipswell & Colburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£312,500
Flats7£88,500
Semi-Detached36£178,250
Terraced16£150,000

10 years median price trend in Hipswell & Colburn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hipswell & Colburn.

All postcodes in Hipswell & Colburn

DL94WB

Bluebell Walk

DL94QL

Bailey Court

DL93AY

Smuts Road

DL93AH

French Road

DL93AB

Menin Road

DL94AB

Croft Road

DL94RA

Colburn Lane

DL93EQ

Carnagil Road

DL94TY

Cottee Way

DL94AU

Hipswell Road

DL94BH

Wandesford Grove

DL93HG

Essex Close

DL94HD

Maple Close

DL94RB

Constantine Avenue

DL94LN

Sayers Wynd

DL94UZ

Evergreen Avenue

DL94AT

Hipswell Road

DL94UT

Forest Drive

DL94TG

Wren Court

DL94UA

Carter Close

DL94RH

First Avenue

DL94PE

The Barn

DL93AL

Alexander Road

DL94ND

Meadowfield Road

DL94DT

Albermarle Drive

DL93SR

Birdwood Close

DL94DL

Byng Road

DL94QH

Catterick Road

DL104RJ

Holly Hill

DL93EL

Gough Road

DL94TX

Watson Way

DL93ET

Sussex Court

DL94NS

Colburn Lane

DL94PN

Forest Drive

DL94AQ

Hipswell Road

DL94EZ

Albermarle Drive

DL104LL

Theakston Lane

DL93EN

Richmondshire Walk

DL93HF

Somerset Close

DL94EB

Cravendale Road

DL93BA

Richmond Road

DL93BP

Hipswell Road West

DL94SF

Chestnut Crescent

DL94WE

Catterick Road

DL94DY

Cravendale Road

DL94PD

Colburn Lane

DL94UU

Elm Tree Avenue

DL93AG

Plumer Road

DL104LQ

Rimington Avenue

DL93DQ

Badgerbeck Road

DL93AE

Marne Road

DL93EZ

Anzio Road

DL94RE

Constantine Grove

DL93SB

Burstall Drive

DL104SJ

Longwood Bank

DL94NR

Brough Avenue

DL94NE

Grange Road

DL93HB

Aisne Road

DL93AU

Marne Road

DL94AF

Shute Road

DL93EU

Dorset Court

DL93JD

Richmond Road

DL94TT

Daisy Close

DL93ES

Lincoln Close

DL94DR

Byng Road

DL94RW

Colburn Lane

DL93SW

Hobbs Close

DL94BD

Hipswell Road

DL94TF

Lawson Court

DL93DJ

Downholme Road

DL94DX

Cravendale Road

DL93HL

Bedford Close

DL94PG

Bridge Close

DL94NU

St Giles Close

DL93JF

Richmond Road

DL93EH

Hipswell Road West

DL93HJ

Rutland Close

DL94LZ

Colburn Lane

DL94TP

Foxglove Court

DL94AZ

Hipswell Road

DL94PL

Beck Close

DL94UX

Walnut Avenue

DL104LN

Scots Dyke Terrace

DL94BU

Wetherby Close

DL94AN

Saxon Road

DL94PB

Colburn Lane

DL93HS

Amiens Crescent

DL93EY

Kent Court

DL93SP

Turner Close

DL94NW

Sutton Avenue

DL94BT

Newcastle Walk

DL93HE

Somerset Close

DL94UH

Hipswell & Colburn

DL93AF

Bourlon Road

DL94NN

Sutton Avenue

DL93ED

Hipswell Road West

DL94LF

Beckfield Close

DL94GE

Ayr Avenue

DL94AP

Croft Road

DL93AP

Rawlinson Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.