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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

DL94UG

Blackwell Court

DL93AR

Rawlinson Road

DL94BX

Doncaster Close

DL93SL

Godley Close

DL94QZ

Catterick Road

DL94AS

Saxon Road

DL94RG

Catterick Road

DL94BJ

St Johns Road

DL94UD

Chester Walk

DL93SN

Chauvel Close

DL94TN

Orchid Court

DL94QQ

Catterick Road

DL94NH

Grange Road

DL94BP

Carlisle Walk

DL94TW

Primrose Court

DL94DN

Linton Rise

DL93SQ

Currie Close

DL104RH

Sleegill

DL94WG

Walkerville Road

DL93HQ

Essex Close

DL94RY

Rosebud Way

DL94PJ

Colburn Lane

DL94AY

Hipswell Road

DL94QF

Dean Close

DL94BG

Hipswell Road

DL93SD

Glasgow Drive

DL104LB

Station Road

DL94AE

Shute Road

DL93EF

Carnagil Road

DL93SJ

Allenby Road

DL94UY

Copper Beech Way

DL94QR

Colburn Drive

DL93AN

French Road

DL104LD

Rimington Avenue

DL94AJ

Norman Road

DL94LR

Catterick Road

DL104SN

Hudswell Lane

DL94QY

Constantine Avenue

DL94RD

Constantine Avenue

DL94WD

Woodland Avenue

DL94TU

Traynor Square

DL104LE

Rimington Avenue

DL94GH

Goodwood Avenue

DL94NF

Grange Road

DL93SF

Macdonell Close

DL104RL

Holly Hill

DL94US

Cottee Way

DL94UP

Forest Drive

DL94AL

Gaul Road

DL93BH

Hipswell Road West

DL94RL

First Avenue

DL94QX

Catterick Road

DL93SH

Mercer Drive

DL94SG

Darcy Court

DL94LU

Colville Road

DL94UN

Firefly Walk

DL94WA

Beechwood Grove

DL93HA

Salerno Close

DL94NG

Manor Grove

DL94RS

Maple Avenue

DL94BA

Elm Close

DL94DS

Westridge Crescent

DL93PZ

Ava Road

DL93AJ

Allenby Road

DL93HN

Derby Close

DL94LT

Colburn Lane

DL93BJ

Hipswell Road West

DL94QG

Hamilton-Thompson Close

DL93AT

Alexander Road

Data Sources

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