Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

OLYMPIC STREET, DL3 6DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLYMPIC STREET, DL3 6DL.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 6DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DL3 6DL is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 11.0% year-on-year.

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

DL3 6DL is a safe, established residential area on Olympic Street, 0.6km from Pierremont in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.

For families considering a move, DL3 6DL represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL3 6DL are sourced from Output Area E00062369 (shared with 6 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 6DL. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 105,000

40 sales · Mean £ 100,674

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

DL3 6DL has low crime rates — 35 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 offences85
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage and arson28
Vehicle crime26
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Reid Street Primary School

Good379 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.6 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils0.8 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.9 km
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Rise Carr College

Good33 pupils1.1 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils1.3 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Darlington Railway Athletic0.4 km
  • Noaman's News0.8 km
  • Olympic Convenience Store0.0 km
  • 4Motion Skatepark0.9 km
  • Cockerton Post Office0.6 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Travellers Rest0.6 km
  • Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.0.5 km
  • Woodland Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Builders Arms0.8 km
  • Hopetown & Whessoe WMC0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Tommy Tuckers0.9 km
  • Head Of Steam Cafe1.0 km
  • The Tea Room0.4 km
  • Andaman Home Cafe0.6 km
  • Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Cockerton Fisheries0.6 km
  • Godfathers0.6 km
  • Little Fat Buddha0.5 km
  • Cockerton Pizza0.6 km
  • Brinkburn Pizza0.4 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Balmoral Guest House0.9 km
  • The Greenbank0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road1.0 km
  • Darlington2.2 km
  • Heighington6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Olympic Street0.1 km
  • Olympic Street0.1 km
  • Stooperdale Offices0.2 km
  • Hazel Avenue0.2 km
  • Stooperdale Offices0.3 km