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.
WEST CRESCENT, DL3 7PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CRESCENT, DL3 7PS.
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43
£ 0 /yr
55%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
George Dent Nursery School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Reid Street Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Borough Road Nursery School
Abbey Junior School
Polam Hall School
Abbey Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 2 more
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, 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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: DL37PS · Data under Open Government Licence