Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

KIRKFIELD ROAD, DL3 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKFIELD ROAD, DL3 0AG.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DL3 0AG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £145k, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL3 0AG 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL3, DL3 0AG offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.7% 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 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00062145 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0AG. 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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

3 sales · Mean £ 147,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL3 0AG has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour29
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Longfield Academy

Inadequate876 pupils0.4 km
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Harrowgate Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement575 pupils0.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good328 pupils1.0 km
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Rise Carr College

Good33 pupils1.2 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good385 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Asha News0.8 km
  • Harry's Off Licence0.7 km
  • Harrowgate Hill Stores0.3 km
  • Premier Supermarket Express0.4 km
  • Bartons Fish \& Chips0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Harrowgate Club & Institute0.6 km
  • DSRM Sports & Social Club0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • The Leas Bakery0.7 km
  • The Chippy+0.7 km
  • Harries Pizzeria0.7 km
  • New Chapter0.3 km
  • New Leung Kee0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The White Horse0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Harrowgate Hill Lodge0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road1.7 km
  • Darlington3.5 km
  • Heighington5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Melrose Avenue0.1 km
  • Ashleigh House0.2 km
  • Ashleigh House0.2 km
  • Alwyn Road0.3 km
  • Bowman Street0.3 km