DL3 0AX is a sought-after residential area on Princess Road, 0.2km from Harrowgate Village in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Harrowgate Hill ward and the Darlington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL3, DL3 0AX offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.2% 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00062154 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS ROAD, DL3 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS ROAD, DL3 0AX.
433
41
£ 39,000 /yr
52%
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
DL3 0AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £151k, 94% 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 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0AX. The average age is 41.3. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 144,750
4 sales · Mean £ 147,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 0AX has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Harrowgate Hill Stores0.5 km
- Premier Supermarket Express0.6 km
- Asha News1.0 km
- Harry's Off Licence1.0 km
- Bartons Fish \& Chips0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Harrowgate Club & Institute0.8 km
- DSRM Sports & Social Club0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Leas Bakery0.9 km
- The Chippy+0.9 km
- New Chapter0.5 km
- New Leung Kee0.7 km
- Harries Pizzeria1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The White Horse0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Harrowgate Hill Lodge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road1.9 km
- Darlington3.7 km
- Heighington5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Alwyn Road0.1 km
- Hayle Court0.2 km
- Whessoe Parish Hall0.3 km
- Ashleigh House0.3 km
- Ashleigh House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30AX · Data under Open Government Licence