DL3 0AH is a sought-after residential area on Alwyn Road, 0.3km from Harrowgate Hill in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Harrowgate Hill ward and the Darlington constituency.
For serious buyers, DL3 0AH is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, 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 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00062144 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALWYN ROAD, DL3 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALWYN ROAD, DL3 0AH.
261
49
£ 39,000 /yr
44%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. DL3 0AH's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £137k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £137k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0AH. The average age is 49.4. 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
£ 127,500
19 sales · Mean £ 122,268
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 0AH has low crime rates — 32 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
Longfield Academy
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Rise Carr College
Northwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Harry's Off Licence0.8 km
- Asha News1.0 km
- Harrowgate Hill Stores0.2 km
- Premier Supermarket Express0.4 km
- Bartons Fish \& Chips0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- DSRM Sports & Social Club0.3 km
- Harrowgate Club & Institute0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The White Horse0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Leas Bakery0.7 km
- Harries Pizzeria0.8 km
- New Chapter0.2 km
- New Leung Kee0.5 km
- The Chippy+0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Harrowgate Hill Lodge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road1.8 km
- Darlington3.5 km
- Heighington5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ashleigh House0.1 km
- Melrose Avenue0.1 km
- Ashleigh House0.1 km
- Alwyn Road0.2 km
- Terminus0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30AH · Data under Open Government Licence