DL3 0HY is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from North Road in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Harrowgate Hill ward and the Darlington constituency.
For families considering a move, DL3 0HY represents 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 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 0HY are sourced from Output Area E00062140 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL3 0HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL3 0HY.
299
41
£ 39,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 0HY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 41, DL3 0HY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0HY. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 0HY has low crime rates — 49 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
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
Longfield Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Rise Carr College
Northwood Primary School
Gurney Pease Academy
Beaumont Hill Academy
Haughton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Asha News0.7 km
- Harrowgate Hill Stores0.5 km
- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- Premier Supermarket Express0.3 km
- Bartons Fish \& Chips0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Harrowgate Club & Institute0.6 km
- St George's Bridge Centre0.8 km
- DSRM Sports & Social Club0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Kandy Grills0.6 km
- The Leas Bakery0.2 km
- New Chapter0.6 km
- New Leung Kee0.2 km
- Ming Chef0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Harrowgate Hill Lodge0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- McDonalds1.0 km
- Northland Methodist Church0.7 km
- Richard Court Community Kitchen1.0 km
- The White Horse0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road1.2 km
- Darlington2.9 km
- Heighington6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Thompson Street0.1 km
- Thompson Street0.1 km
- Lowson Street0.2 km
- St Thomas Aquinas Church0.2 km
- Lowson Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30HY · Data under Open Government Licence