Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

NICKSTREAM LANE, DL3 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICKSTREAM LANE, DL3 0DG.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 0DG 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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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 43, DL3 0DG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DL3 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nickstream Lane, 0.5km from Cockerton in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Cockerton ward and the Darlington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL3 0DG is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00062101 (shared with 8 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 0DG. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

DL3 0DG has low crime rates — 40 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 offences62
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order18
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.4 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good276 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.6 km
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Wyvern Academy

Requires Improvement467 pupils0.7 km
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Marchbank Free School

Requires Improvement50 pupils0.8 km
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West Park Academy

Good452 pupils0.9 km
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Mowden Junior School

Good336 pupils0.9 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cactus Kitchen1.0 km
  • Akbar The Great0.7 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.4 km
  • Amari0.7 km
  • Andaman Home Cafe0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Darlington Quoit Club0.7 km
  • The White Heifer That Travelled1.0 km
  • Travellers Rest0.8 km
  • Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.0.9 km
  • The Deacon0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Cooplands0.8 km
  • Pizza Master0.6 km
  • The Parmesan House0.7 km
  • Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Cockerton Fisheries0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Branksome Booze0.4 km
  • Darlington Railway Athletic0.8 km
  • B\& M Stores0.7 km
  • Cockerton Post Office0.7 km
  • One Stop0.1 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road2.1 km
  • Darlington3.3 km
  • Heighington6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bates Avenue0.1 km
  • Bates Avenue0.1 km
  • The Deacon0.1 km
  • The Deacon 20.1 km
  • Branksome Lodge0.1 km