Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

LYNNE CLOSE, DL3 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNNE CLOSE, DL3 0AQ.

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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. DL3 0AQ's low deprivation rank, 98% ownership, and £155k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DL3 0AQ is a sought-after residential area on Lynne Close, 0.3km 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 0AQ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AQ 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 0AQ. 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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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

Terraced

£ 122,500

6 sales · Mean £ 135,333

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

DL3 0AQ has low crime rates — 35 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour29
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Longfield Academy

Inadequate876 pupils0.5 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 News0.9 km
  • Harry's Off Licence0.7 km
  • Harrowgate Hill Stores0.3 km
  • Premier Supermarket Express0.3 km
  • Bartons Fish \& Chips0.2 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+0.6 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
  • Heighington5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Melrose Avenue0.1 km
  • Ashleigh House0.2 km
  • Ashleigh House0.2 km
  • Bowman Street0.2 km
  • Terminus0.2 km