Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

WARWICK SQUARE, DL3 0DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARWICK SQUARE, DL3 0DH.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DL3 0DH 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 67% social renting, DL3 0DH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL3 0DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Warwick Square, 0.6km from Branksome in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Cockerton ward and the Darlington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL3 0DH 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00062096 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0DH. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Terraced

£ 79,250

4 sales · Mean £ 88,375

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DL3 0DH is moderate at 59 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.

Violence and sexual offences128
Anti-social behaviour51
Criminal damage and arson46
Public order23
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good276 pupils0.4 km
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West Park Academy

Good452 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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Wyvern Academy

Requires Improvement467 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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Marchbank Free School

Requires Improvement50 pupils1.1 km
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Mowden Junior School

Good336 pupils1.2 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Branksome Booze0.5 km
  • Darlington Railway Athletic1.0 km
  • Bates Avenue Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Cockerton Mini Market0.9 km
  • B\& M Stores0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The White Heifer That Travelled0.7 km
  • St Mary's Community Centre0.7 km
  • The Mowden0.9 km
  • Darlington Quoit Club0.5 km
  • The Deacon0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Tommy Tuckers0.7 km
  • Angie's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club1.0 km
  • Dough0.9 km
  • Robineau Cafe \& Patisserie0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Little Fat Buddha1.0 km
  • La Pizza0.1 km
  • Pizza Master0.9 km
  • The Parmesan House0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer PLC0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road2.2 km
  • Darlington3.5 km
  • Heighington6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Warwick Square0.0 km
  • Nickstream Shops0.1 km
  • Nickstream Shops0.1 km
  • Bates Avenue0.2 km
  • Berwick Road0.2 km