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.
OLYMPIC STREET, DL3 6DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLYMPIC STREET, DL3 6DL.
281
42
£ 0 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 6DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Reid Street Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
George Dent Nursery School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Rise Carr College
Abbey Junior School
Mowden Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Co-op0.5 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: DL36DL · Data under Open Government Licence