DL3 7XB is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Pierremont in Darlington. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Darlington constituency.
Day-to-day life in DL3 7XB has the character of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £204k, down 2.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 7XB are sourced from Output Area E00062103 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL3 7XB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL3 7XB.
407
51
£ 53,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 7XB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 51, DL3 7XB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 7XB. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 200,000
25 sales · Mean £ 196,860
Detached
£ 178,750
2 sales · Mean £ 178,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 7XB has low crime rates — 48 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
George Dent Nursery School
Reid Street Primary School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Abbey Junior School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Abbey Infants' School
Polam Hall School
Borough Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bannatyne Hotel Darlington0.7 km
- Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel0.8 km
- The Old English Gentleman0.6 km
- Balmoral Guest House0.1 km
- The Greenbank0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Angels Cut0.4 km
- Avalon0.7 km
- Fraser0.6 km
- Mr Huttons Bar And Barbers0.7 km
- Number One Champagne Bar0.7 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Imperial Express Cafe0.7 km
- Influence Cafe0.6 km
- Masala Art0.8 km
- Mrs Palmers Pantry0.8 km
- Origins Coffee Lounge0.7 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Best Kebab0.6 km
- Number Eight Bakehouse0.6 km
- The Kitchen0.7 km
- Best Shawarma0.9 km
- Best Kebab 10.9 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Boyes Ltd0.8 km
- Celebrations By Sweet Memories0.5 km
- Darlington Delicatessen1.0 km
- Glad News0.5 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- B\& M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road1.2 km
- Darlington1.4 km
- Dinsdale6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Holy Trinity Church0.1 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.2 km
- Trinity Road0.2 km
- Hawkesbury Mews0.2 km
- Glaisdale Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL37XB · Data under Open Government Licence