DL3 0AD is a sought-after residential area on Kirkfield Road, 0.2km from Harrowgate Hill in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Harrowgate Hill ward and the Darlington constituency.
For serious buyers, DL3 0AD is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00062145 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKFIELD ROAD, DL3 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKFIELD ROAD, DL3 0AD.
281
49
£ 39,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DL3 0AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £163k, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £163k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 6.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0AD. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 152,500
2 sales · Mean £ 152,500
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
7 sales · Mean £ 151,421
Terraced
£ 141,000
2 sales · Mean £ 141,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 0AD has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Longfield Academy
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Rise Carr College
Northwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Asha News0.8 km
- Harrowgate Hill Stores0.3 km
- Premier Supermarket Express0.3 km
- Darlo News1.0 km
- P & J Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Harrowgate Club & Institute0.6 km
- St George's Bridge Centre1.0 km
- DSRM Sports & Social Club0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Leas Bakery0.6 km
- Harries Pizzeria0.7 km
- The Chippy+0.6 km
- New Chapter0.3 km
- New Leung Kee0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The White Horse0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Harrowgate Hill Lodge0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road1.6 km
- Darlington3.4 km
- Heighington5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Melrose Avenue0.1 km
- Bowman Street0.2 km
- Ashleigh House0.3 km
- Ashleigh House0.3 km
- Terminus0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30AD · Data under Open Government Licence