DL3 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alliance Street, 0.3km from Hope Town in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DL3 0BE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00062358 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLIANCE STREET, DL3 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLIANCE STREET, DL3 0BE.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 0BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL3 0BE — age 36, 44% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0BE. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL3 0BE is above average at 102 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
Rise Carr College
Reid Street Primary School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Northwood Primary School
George Dent Nursery School
Gurney Pease Academy
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
Longfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Card Factory0.4 km
- Noaman's News0.2 km
- Olympic Convenience Store0.8 km
- Railway Institute Club0.3 km
- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Calico Guest House0.6 km
- The Greenbank0.8 km
- East View Guest House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- St George's Bridge Centre0.8 km
- Builders Arms0.1 km
- Darlington Indoor Bowls Club Limited0.3 km
- Hopetown & Whessoe WMC0.0 km
- A.S.E. Club And Institute0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Arvelli0.8 km
- Havelock Centre0.4 km
- Head Of Steam Cafe0.2 km
- Monty's Forge Diner0.8 km
- The Tea Room0.6 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Aldi0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Antoni's0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Kandy Grills0.6 km
- La Roma0.7 km
- Thai Lemon0.8 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road0.2 km
- Darlington1.9 km
- Dinsdale6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fairfield Street0.2 km
- North Road Rail Station0.2 km
- Fairfield Street0.3 km
- North Road Rail Station0.3 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30BE · Data under Open Government Licence