DL3 0BD is a safe, established residential area on Alverton Drive, 0.1km from Faverdale in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Brinkburn & Faverdale ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00062133 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALVERTON DRIVE, DL3 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALVERTON DRIVE, DL3 0BD.
428
39
£ 49,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 0BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
No single demographic signal dominates DL3 0BD — age 39, 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 0BD. The average age is 39.4. 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 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
Detached
£ 215,000
3 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 0BD has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Park Academy
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Wyvern Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The White Heifer That Travelled0.4 km
- Darlington Quoit Club0.3 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Bates Avenue Convenience Store0.7 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- 4Motion Skatepark0.7 km
- B\& M Stores0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- La Pizza0.8 km
- China House0.1 km
- Cooplands0.4 km
- Pizza Guys0.1 km
- Mr Chippy1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer PLC0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cactus Kitchen0.4 km
- Amari0.3 km
- Akbar The Great0.3 km
- Aramark Ltd At Argos Distribution Centre0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road2.0 km
- Darlington3.6 km
- Heighington5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Clowbeck Court0.1 km
- Alverton Drive0.2 km
- Charnwood Drive0.3 km
- John Fowler Way0.3 km
- High Grange0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30BD · Data under Open Government Licence