Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

LECONFIELD, DL3 8HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LECONFIELD, DL3 8HL.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 8HL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DL3 8HL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £336k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 60.1% year-on-year.

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

DL3 8HL is a sought-after residential area on Leconfield, 0.5km from Harewood Hill in Darlington. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Darlington constituency.

For serious buyers, DL3 8HL is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £336k, down 60.1% 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 8HL are sourced from Output Area E00062111 (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 8HL. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

12 sales · Mean £ 149,166

Terraced

£ 442,500

6 sales · Mean £ 440,916

Detached

£ 450,000

3 sales · Mean £ 446,666

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

DL3 8HL has low crime rates — 14 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime11
Public order7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.5 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils0.5 km
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Abbey Infants' School

Good254 pupils0.5 km
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Polam Hall School

Good741 pupils0.7 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils0.8 km
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Carmel College

Outstanding1363 pupils1.1 km
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Reid Street Primary School

Good379 pupils1.2 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Andy's Candy Bar0.7 km
  • Darlington Mini Market0.9 km
  • East West Foods1.0 km
  • Elm Ridge Gardens Ltd0.8 km
  • Majestic Wine0.7 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Dr Inks0.7 km
  • Number Twenty Two Alehouse And Canteen0.6 km
  • Green Dragon0.8 km
  • Hash Bar \& Kitchen0.6 km
  • Darlington Flyer0.8 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Gi Gi's Leisure Ltd0.8 km
  • Manjaros0.7 km
  • Oven0.6 km
  • Picco Bar0.8 km
  • Reema Darlington0.7 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Black Olive Deli0.7 km
  • Hangry Gorilla0.8 km
  • Kebab Grill0.8 km
  • Little India0.9 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Balmoral Guest House0.7 km
  • The Greenbank0.9 km
  • Bannatyne Hotel Darlington0.5 km
  • The Old English Gentleman0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington1.4 km
  • North Road1.8 km
  • Dinsdale6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Greencroft Close0.1 km
  • Cleveland Avenue0.3 km
  • Cleveland Avenue0.3 km
  • Greenmount Road0.3 km
  • Greenmount Road0.3 km