DL3 0EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norham Drive, 0.4km from Branksome in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Cockerton ward and the Darlington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL3 0EB 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. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.0% year-on-year. 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 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00062100 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORHAM DRIVE, DL3 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORHAM DRIVE, DL3 0EB.
342
33
£ 36,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 0EB 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
DL3 0EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 53% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0EB. The average age is 33.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 165,000
11 sales · Mean £ 164,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL3 0EB is moderate at 64 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
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Wyvern Academy
West Park Academy
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Marchbank Free School
Mowden Junior School
Mowden Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer PLC0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cactus Kitchen0.8 km
- Amari0.7 km
- Angie's Kitchen0.4 km
- Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club1.0 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- One Stop0.2 km
- Bates Avenue Convenience Store0.7 km
- Branksome Booze0.3 km
- B\& M Stores0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Deacon0.4 km
- St Mary's Community Centre0.7 km
- The Mowden0.9 km
- The White Heifer That Travelled0.8 km
- Darlington Quoit Club0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China House0.9 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- Pizza Guys0.9 km
- La Pizza0.2 km
- Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road2.4 km
- Darlington3.6 km
- Heighington6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Berwick Road0.1 km
- Wentworth Way0.1 km
- Berwick Road0.2 km
- Warwick Square0.2 km
- Nickstream Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30EB · Data under Open Government Licence