DL3 0UL is a safe, established residential area on Amiens Close, 0.6km from Faverdale in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Cockerton ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 0UL are sourced from Output Area E00062080 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMIENS CLOSE, DL3 0UL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMIENS CLOSE, DL3 0UL.
265
43
£ 36,100 /yr
51%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL3 0UL spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £142k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0UL. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 152,500
3 sales · Mean £ 161,000
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
18 sales · Mean £ 152,000
Terraced
£ 120,000
3 sales · Mean £ 121,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 0UL 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.
school Local Schools
West Park Academy
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Wyvern Academy
Marchbank Free School
Mowden Junior School
Mowden Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Branksome Booze0.7 km
- Darlington Railway Athletic0.8 km
- Bates Avenue Convenience Store0.3 km
- Cockerton Mini Market0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The White Heifer That Travelled0.7 km
- Travellers Rest0.9 km
- Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.1.0 km
- St Mary's Community Centre0.7 km
- The Mowden1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Tommy Tuckers0.7 km
- Andaman Home Cafe0.9 km
- Angie's Kitchen0.5 km
- Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.9 km
- Dough0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer PLC0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Cockerton Fisheries1.0 km
- Godfathers0.9 km
- Little Fat Buddha0.8 km
- Cockerton Pizza1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road1.9 km
- Darlington3.3 km
- Heighington6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Stooperdale Avenue0.3 km
- Nickstream Shops0.3 km
- Westgate Crescent0.3 km
- Nickstream Shops0.3 km
- Westgate Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30UL · Data under Open Government Licence