DL3 9BH is a sought-after residential area on Barnes Road, 0.2km from Cockerton in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Mowden ward and the Darlington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL3, DL3 9BH offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 9BH are sourced from Output Area E00062282 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNES ROAD, DL3 9BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNES ROAD, DL3 9BH.
310
47
£ 50,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DL3 9BH combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£175k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 9BH. The average age is 47.2. 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
Detached
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 197,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 9BH 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.
school Local Schools
Mowden Junior School
Marchbank Free School
Mowden Infant School
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Carmel College
Wyvern Academy
Mount Pleasant Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- Cockerton Post Office0.6 km
- Milbank News0.9 km
- Branksome Booze0.8 km
- Darlington Railway Athletic0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Deacon0.6 km
- Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.0.7 km
- The Model T0.7 km
- Travellers Rest0.6 km
- St Mary's Community Centre0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Mowden Park Fisheries0.7 km
- Cockerton Pizza0.6 km
- Cooplands0.6 km
- Pizza Master0.5 km
- Cooplands Bakery0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Tommy Tuckers0.4 km
- Andaman Home Cafe0.6 km
- Angie's Kitchen0.6 km
- Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.4 km
- Dough0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road2.1 km
- Darlington2.9 km
- Heighington7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mowden Hall Drive0.1 km
- Mowden Hall Drive0.1 km
- Lazenby Crescent0.1 km
- Lunedale Road0.2 km
- Lunedale Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL39BH · Data under Open Government Licence