DL3 0AJ is a sought-after residential area on Alwyn Road, 0.3km from Harrowgate Hill in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Harrowgate Hill ward and the Darlington constituency.
For serious buyers, DL3 0AJ 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.6% 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 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00062145 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALWYN ROAD, DL3 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALWYN ROAD, DL3 0AJ.
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 0AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £136k, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £136k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0AJ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
25 sales · Mean £ 127,506
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 0AJ has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
Longfield Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Rise Carr College
Northwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Asha News0.9 km
- Harrowgate Hill Stores0.2 km
- Premier Supermarket Express0.2 km
- Darlo News0.9 km
- P & J Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Harrowgate Club & Institute0.5 km
- DSRM Sports & Social Club0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Leas Bakery0.5 km
- Harries Pizzeria0.6 km
- The Chippy+0.5 km
- New Chapter0.2 km
- New Leung Kee0.3 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
- Darlington3.3 km
- Heighington5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Melrose Avenue0.1 km
- Bowman Street0.1 km
- Terminus0.1 km
- Harrowgate Hill Roundabout0.2 km
- Harrowgate Hill Roundabout0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30AJ · Data under Open Government Licence