DL3 9HP is a safe, established residential area on Courtlands Road, 0.6km from Pierremont in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.
For families considering a move, DL3 9HP represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 9HP are sourced from Output Area E00062370 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COURTLANDS ROAD, DL3 9HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURTLANDS ROAD, DL3 9HP.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 9HP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL3 9HP — age 45, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 9HP. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 132,500
3 sales · Mean £ 141,208
Terraced
£ 120,250
4 sales · Mean £ 123,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 9HP has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Reid Street Primary School
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
George Dent Nursery School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Mowden Infant School
Abbey Junior School
Rise Carr College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Golden Fisheries0.9 km
- Country Cuisine0.8 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Noodle House0.4 km
- Pizza Perfekt0.8 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- AJ Convenience Store0.5 km
- Bates Avenue Convenience Store0.7 km
- Cockerton Mini Market0.4 km
- Fuel Convenience Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.4 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Balmoral Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- St Mary's Community Centre0.8 km
- The Brinkburn0.5 km
- The Mowden0.9 km
- Woodland Bowling Club0.6 km
- Travellers Rest0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Andaman Home Cafe0.4 km
- Angie's Kitchen1.0 km
- Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.6 km
- Dine0.4 km
- Dough0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road1.2 km
- Darlington2.3 km
- Heighington6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Holmlands Road0.1 km
- Holmlands Road0.2 km
- Olympic Street0.2 km
- Olympic Street0.2 km
- Cockerton Police Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL39HP · Data under Open Government Licence