DL3 8HB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hillside Road, 0.2km from Harewood Hill in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Park West ward and the Darlington constituency.
For families considering a move, DL3 8HB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 98% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 8HB are sourced from Output Area E00062352 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSIDE ROAD, DL3 8HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE ROAD, DL3 8HB.
304
49
£ 53,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 8HB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DL3 8HB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 98% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 8HB. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 230,750
8 sales · Mean £ 221,812
Detached
£ 212,500
4 sales · Mean £ 252,487
Terraced
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 8HB has low crime rates — 25 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
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Polam Hall School
Abbey Infants' School
Abbey Junior School
George Dent Nursery School
Skerne Park Academy
Carmel College
Borough Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Coniscliffe Road Newsagents0.6 km
- Shop N Drive0.3 km
- Andy's Candy Bar1.0 km
- Blackwell Store0.8 km
- Elm Ridge Gardens Ltd0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Hash Bar \& Kitchen0.8 km
- Darlington Rugby Football Club Ltd1.0 km
- Angels Cut0.9 km
- Avalon1.0 km
- Mr Huttons Bar And Barbers0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Age Uk (Cafe And The Arcade Dementia Centre)0.9 km
- Bombay Gate1.0 km
- Sol Tapas1.0 km
- Uno Momento1.0 km
- Imperial Express Cafe0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Fit Fresh Ltd1.0 km
- Hatch To Go1.0 km
- Speedy Pepper1.0 km
- The Kitchen1.0 km
- Black Olive Deli0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bannatyne Hotel Darlington0.6 km
- Blackwell Grange Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington1.4 km
- North Road2.2 km
- Dinsdale6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ashcroft Road0.2 km
- Greenmount Road0.2 km
- Hartford Road0.2 km
- Greenmount Road0.2 km
- Hartford Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL38HB · Data under Open Government Licence