Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

ALLIANCE STREET, DL3 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLIANCE STREET, DL3 0BE.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 0BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL3 0BE — age 36, 44% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

DL3 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alliance Street, 0.3km from Hope Town in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DL3 0BE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DL3 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00062358 (shared with 11 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 0BE. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around DL3 0BE is above average at 102 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 offences203
Anti-social behaviour166
Shoplifting81
Criminal damage and arson77
Public order42

school Local Schools

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Rise Carr College

Good33 pupils0.5 km
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Reid Street Primary School

Good379 pupils0.6 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils0.6 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good385 pupils0.6 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils0.9 km
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Gurney Pease Academy

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Harrowgate Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement575 pupils1.2 km
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Longfield Academy

Inadequate876 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Noaman's News0.2 km
  • Olympic Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Railway Institute Club0.3 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.6 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Calico Guest House0.6 km
  • The Greenbank0.8 km
  • East View Guest House0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • St George's Bridge Centre0.8 km
  • Builders Arms0.1 km
  • Darlington Indoor Bowls Club Limited0.3 km
  • Hopetown & Whessoe WMC0.0 km
  • A.S.E. Club And Institute0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Arvelli0.8 km
  • Havelock Centre0.4 km
  • Head Of Steam Cafe0.2 km
  • Monty's Forge Diner0.8 km
  • The Tea Room0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Antoni's0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Kandy Grills0.6 km
  • La Roma0.7 km
  • Thai Lemon0.8 km
  • + 33 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road0.2 km
  • Darlington1.9 km
  • Dinsdale6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairfield Street0.2 km
  • North Road Rail Station0.2 km
  • Fairfield Street0.3 km
  • North Road Rail Station0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km