DL3 6HR is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Road, 0.3km from Pierremont in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 6HR are sourced from Output Area E00062372 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD ROAD, DL3 6HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, DL3 6HR.
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41
£ 0 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 41, DL3 6HR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £179k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 6HR. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 162,000
19 sales · Mean £ 164,684
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
Detached
£ 139,000
1 sales · Mean £ 139,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 6HR has low crime rates — 45 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
George Dent Nursery School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Abbey Junior School
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Mowden Infant School
Rise Carr College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Builders Arms0.9 km
- Hopetown & Whessoe WMC0.9 km
- Darlington Snooker Club1.0 km
- The Brinkburn0.6 km
- Three Crowns0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Word Of Life Cafe And Foodbank1.0 km
- Little India0.8 km
- Golden Fisheries0.7 km
- Country Cuisine0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- AJ Convenience Store0.5 km
- Cockerton Mini Market0.7 km
- Fuel Convenience Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Balmoral Guest House0.6 km
- The Greenbank0.7 km
- Calico Guest House1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Andaman Home Cafe0.6 km
- Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.8 km
- Dine0.5 km
- Dough0.7 km
- Pear Tree Hill Cafe0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Co-op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road1.1 km
- Darlington2.0 km
- Dinsdale6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Olympic Street0.2 km
- Orchard Road0.2 km
- Olympic Street0.2 km
- Orchard Road0.2 km
- Pierremont Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL36HR · Data under Open Government Licence