Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

KETTON AVENUE, DL3 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KETTON AVENUE, DL3 0AT.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

297

cake
Avg Age

47

payments
Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

work
Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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.

shieldSafety
7/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

DL3 0AT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £145k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £145k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 15.6% year-on-year.

home £145,136 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL3 0AT is a sought-after residential area on Ketton Avenue, 0.2km from Harrowgate Village in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Harrowgate Hill ward and the Darlington constituency.

For serious buyers, DL3 0AT 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 28 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, up 15.6% 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 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00062155 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

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

£ 142,000

12 sales · Mean £ 133,625

Terraced

£ 119,500

3 sales · Mean £ 115,000

Detached

£ 188,000

1 sales · Mean £ 188,000

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

DL3 0AT has low crime rates — 28 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

S

Longfield Academy

Inadequate876 pupils0.5 km
P

Harrowgate Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement575 pupils0.7 km
P

St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good328 pupils1.2 km
A

Rise Carr College

Good33 pupils1.3 km
P

Northwood Primary School

Good385 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Harrowgate Hill Stores0.4 km
  • Premier Supermarket Express0.5 km
  • Asha News0.9 km
  • Harry's Off Licence0.9 km
  • Bartons Fish \& Chips0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Harrowgate Club & Institute0.7 km
  • DSRM Sports & Social Club0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • The Leas Bakery0.8 km
  • The Chippy+0.8 km
  • New Chapter0.4 km
  • New Leung Kee0.6 km
  • Harries Pizzeria0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The White Horse0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Harrowgate Hill Lodge0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road1.8 km
  • Darlington3.6 km
  • Heighington5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Alwyn Road0.1 km
  • Hayle Court0.2 km
  • Ashleigh House0.3 km
  • Melrose Avenue0.3 km
  • Ashleigh House0.3 km