DL3 0AS is a sought-after residential area on Alwyn Road, 0.2km from Harrowgate Village in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Harrowgate Hill ward and the Darlington constituency.
For serious buyers, DL3 0AS is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.2% 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 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00062155 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALWYN ROAD, DL3 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALWYN ROAD, DL3 0AS.
297
47
£ 39,000 /yr
49%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DL3 0AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £144k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £144k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0AS. The average age is 47.2. 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
£ 138,750
4 sales · Mean £ 140,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 0AS has low crime rates — 26 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
Longfield Academy
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Rise Carr College
Northwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Harrowgate Hill Stores0.3 km
- Premier Supermarket Express0.5 km
- Harry's Off Licence0.9 km
- Bartons Fish \& Chips0.4 km
- Cadmen Stores0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Harrowgate Club & Institute0.7 km
- DSRM Sports & Social Club0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Leas Bakery0.8 km
- The Chippy+0.8 km
- New Chapter0.3 km
- New Leung Kee0.6 km
- Harries Pizzeria0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The White Horse0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Harrowgate Hill Lodge0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road1.9 km
- Darlington3.7 km
- Heighington5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Alwyn Road0.0 km
- Ashleigh House0.2 km
- Ashleigh House0.2 km
- Hayle Court0.2 km
- Whessoe Parish Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30AS · Data under Open Government Licence