DL3 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Denton Close, 0.5km from Cockerton in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Cockerton ward and the Darlington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL3 0DF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00062101 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENTON CLOSE, DL3 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENTON CLOSE, DL3 0DF.
231
43
£ 36,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 0DF 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 43, DL3 0DF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £114k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0DF. The average age is 43.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 106,725
2 sales · Mean £ 106,725
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 0DF has low crime rates — 41 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
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Wyvern Academy
Marchbank Free School
Mowden Junior School
West Park Academy
Mowden Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bates Avenue Convenience Store0.5 km
- Cockerton Mini Market0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.7 km
- W Alderson & Son0.8 km
- Branksome Booze0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- St Mary's Community Centre0.4 km
- The Mowden0.6 km
- Darlington Quoit Club0.7 km
- Travellers Rest0.8 km
- Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Andaman Home Cafe0.8 km
- Angie's Kitchen0.1 km
- Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.6 km
- Dough0.7 km
- Pear Tree Hill Cafe0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- La Pizza0.3 km
- Noodle House0.8 km
- Spice 4 U0.7 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road2.1 km
- Darlington3.3 km
- Heighington6.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Deacon0.1 km
- The Deacon 20.1 km
- Bates Avenue0.1 km
- Bates Avenue0.1 km
- Branksome Lodge0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30DF · Data under Open Government Licence