DL3 0AZ 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 0AZ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00062155 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS ROAD, DL3 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS ROAD, DL3 0AZ.
297
47
£ 39,000 /yr
49%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DL3 0AZ's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0AZ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 0AZ 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
Longfield Academy
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Rise Carr College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Harrowgate Hill Stores0.4 km
- Premier Supermarket Express0.6 km
- Harry's Off Licence1.0 km
- Bartons Fish \& Chips0.4 km
- Cadmen Stores0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Harrowgate Club & Institute0.7 km
- DSRM Sports & Social Club0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Leas Bakery0.9 km
- The Chippy+0.9 km
- New Chapter0.4 km
- New Leung Kee0.6 km
- Harries Pizzeria1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The White Horse0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Harrowgate Hill Lodge0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road1.9 km
- Darlington3.7 km
- Heighington5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Alwyn Road0.0 km
- Whessoe Parish Hall0.2 km
- Hayle Court0.2 km
- Ashleigh House0.2 km
- Ashleigh House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30AZ · Data under Open Government Licence