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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

DL94LX

Colville Crescent

DL94TH

Bramble Close

DL93BW

Wardrop Road

DL116DF

Notagreen Road

DL94HB

Albermarle Drive

DL94TL

Poppy Court

DL94LW

Colville Court

DL93EG

Meuse Close

DL93AX

Richmond Road

DL94EA

Falkland Road

DL94UL

Watermint Way

DL94BB

Hipswell Road

DL93QG

Waithwith Road

DL94NX

Colburn Lane

DL93HR

Amiens Crescent

DL94UF

Peppermint Drive

DL93HY

Roman Crescent

DL94GG

Chepstow Close

DL93HH

Warwick Close

DL94SE

Chestnut Crescent

DL94GJ

Derby Way

DL94DB

Hipswell & Colburn

DL94WF

St Cuthberts Close

DL94TS

Lavender Court

DL94UW

Blue Nile Way

DL94HA

Albermarle Drive

DL94LS

Colburn Lane

DL94SS

Tulip Avenue

DL93JG

Richmond Road

DL93BB

Poppy Close

DL94NJ

Colburn Lane

DL94GA

Easton Way

DL94GF

Ascot Avenue

DL93SG

Allenby Road

DL93AS

Alexander Road

DL94GB

Horseshoe Close

DL94GN

Foxhunter Avenue

DL94TZ

Rosa Court

DL93JE

Richmond Road

DL94GL

Lingfield Close

DL93EX

Devon Court

DL94AR

Saxon Road

DL94QN

Battalion Court

DL104LF

Station Cottages

DL94NA

Meadowfield Road

DL94DW

Byng Road

DL104LH

Priory Villas

DL94NZ

Springcroft Close

DL94QJ

Chartermark Way

DL93JA

Richmond Road

DL93HP

Lys Crescent

DL93EE

Badgerbeck Road

DL94TJ

Cherry Tree Way

DL93AW

Haig Road

DL94BF

Richmond Road

DL94RF

Broadway

DL94DJ

Byng Road

DL94UB

Hipswell & Colburn

DL94UQ

Snowdrop Walk

DL93HT

Lys Crescent

DL94BY

Ripon Close

DL104SL

Longwood Bank

DL94UE

Pearson Close

DL93SA

Allenby Road

DL94RN

Fourth Avenue

DL94RQ

First Avenue

DL94LP

Colville Crescent

DL94DH

Hildyard Row

DL94TR

Crocus Court

DL94BN

Haydock Road

DL94NP

Coronation Avenue

DL94BE

Byng Road

DL104LJ

Rimington Avenue

DL104LW

River View

DL94DU

Albermarle Drive

DL93PY

Range Road

DL94BL

Hallgarth

DL94UR

Forest Drive

DL94NY

Summercroft Road

DL93AA

Menin Road

DL93SE

Allenby Road

DL94RJ

Fifth Avenue

DL94GD

York Road

DL94AG

Church View

DL94BW

Thirsk Close

DL94LY

Colburn Lane

DL94NT

St Cuthberts Avenue

DL94DP

Kingfisher Drive

DL94NQ

Grange Road

DL93PX

Ava Road

DL93AD

Bourlon Road

DL93BN

Aisne Road

DL94NL

Sutton Avenue

DL94TQ

Colville Road

DL94PF

St Peters Close

DL93HU

Aisne Road

DL94BQ

St Johns Road

DL94DZ

Falkland Road

DL94UJ

Thistle Walk

DL94NB

Meadowfield Road

Data Sources

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