Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

NEVILLE ROAD, DL3 8NL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEVILLE ROAD, DL3 8NL.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 8NL 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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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DL3 8NL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £360k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £360k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

DL3 8NL is a sought-after residential area on Neville Road, 0.8km from Hummersknott in Darlington. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Darlington constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL3, DL3 8NL offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k. 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 8NL are sourced from Output Area E00062106 (shared with 10 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 8NL. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 360,500

3 sales · Mean £ 352,000

Semi-Detached

£ 228,500

1 sales · Mean £ 228,500

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

DL3 8NL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Burglary10
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils0.0 km
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Abbey Infants' School

Good254 pupils0.4 km
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Carmel College

Outstanding1363 pupils0.7 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils0.9 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.9 km
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Polam Hall School

Good741 pupils1.2 km
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Mowden Junior School

Good336 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Elm Ridge Gardens Ltd0.8 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Premier Express0.9 km
  • Warne's0.7 km
  • Coniscliffe Road Newsagents0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.1.0 km
  • Angels Cut1.0 km
  • Woodland Bowling Club0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Cockerton Pizza1.0 km
  • Cockerton Fisheries1.0 km
  • Cooplands1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Marinos Pizza1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bannatyne Hotel Darlington1.0 km
  • Balmoral Guest House0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Maggie's0.9 km
  • Pear Tree Hill Cafe1.0 km
  • St Teresas Hospice Movement0.7 km
  • Spice Toss0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road1.9 km
  • Darlington1.9 km
  • Dinsdale7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Elton Road0.1 km
  • Abbey Road0.1 km
  • Abbey Junior School0.1 km
  • Elton Road0.2 km
  • Abbey Junior School0.2 km