Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

WEST CRESCENT, DL3 7PS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CRESCENT, DL3 7PS.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DL3 7PS is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £204k. Property prices are trending down 25.8% year-on-year.

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

DL3 7PS is an up-and-coming urban area on West Crescent, 0.4km from Pierremont in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £204k, down 25.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL3 7PS are sourced from Output Area E00062310 (shared with 13 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 7PS. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

10 sales · Mean £ 178,850

Terraced

£ 212,750

2 sales · Mean £ 212,750

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

Crime around DL3 7PS is above average at 113 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 offences244
Anti-social behaviour164
Shoplifting128
Public order65
Criminal damage and arson61

school Local Schools

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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils0.1 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils0.4 km
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Reid Street Primary School

Good379 pupils0.5 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.9 km
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Borough Road Nursery School

Good84 pupils1.0 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils1.0 km
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Polam Hall School

Good741 pupils1.1 km
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Abbey Infants' School

Good254 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Casla Mini Mart0.6 km
  • Binns Ltd0.6 km
  • Blair And Sons0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Cafe W0.6 km
  • + 69 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Premier Inn (Thyme)0.9 km
  • Calico Guest House0.6 km
  • The Old English Gentleman0.4 km
  • Balmoral Guest House0.2 km
  • The Greenbank0.1 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Darlington Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Darlington Freemasons Hall0.3 km
  • Golden Cock0.7 km
  • Hoptimist0.7 km
  • Hoskins0.7 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Baanrai Thai Cafe And Restaurant1.0 km
  • Bambudda0.5 km
  • Bella Italia Darlington0.9 km
  • Bliss Desserts0.7 km
  • Cafe Spice0.6 km
  • + 78 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Greggs North East0.6 km
  • Manoa Thai0.7 km
  • Sub Station0.6 km
  • Antoni's0.3 km
  • + 55 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road1.0 km
  • Darlington1.3 km
  • Dinsdale6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Maude Street0.1 km
  • Maude Street0.2 km
  • Holy Trinity Church0.2 km
  • Holy Trinity Church0.2 km
  • Hospital Grounds0.2 km