Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

EDINBURGH DRIVE, DL3 8BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDINBURGH DRIVE, DL3 8BD.

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Population

203

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 8BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DL3 8BD has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

DL3 8BD is a sought-after residential area on Edinburgh Drive, 0.5km from Hummersknott in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Hummersknott ward and the Darlington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL3 8BD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents here average 61 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. 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 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00062218 (shared with 8 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 8BD. The average age is 60.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

DL3 8BD has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour23
Shoplifting22
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Hummersknott Academy

Good1228 pupils0.4 km
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Carmel College

Outstanding1363 pupils0.5 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Mowden Junior School

Good336 pupils0.6 km
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Marchbank Free School

Requires Improvement50 pupils0.8 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils1.2 km
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Abbey Infants' School

Good254 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Mowden Park Fisheries0.2 km
  • Mowden Chinese0.2 km
  • Cooplands Bakery0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Model T0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road2.8 km
  • Darlington3.1 km
  • Heighington8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Garthorne Avenue0.1 km
  • Garthorne Avenue0.1 km
  • Tees Grange Avenue0.2 km
  • Hanover Close0.2 km
  • Hanover Close0.2 km