DL3 0GB is a safe, established residential area on Abbotsfield Way, 0.3km from Faverdale in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Brinkburn & Faverdale ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £186k, down 11.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 0GB are sourced from Output Area E00174204 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOTSFIELD WAY, DL3 0GB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTSFIELD WAY, DL3 0GB.
516
36
£ 49,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 0GB 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 0GB — age 36, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0GB. The average age is 36.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
20 sales · Mean £ 159,470
Detached
£ 220,000
11 sales · Mean £ 226,272
Terraced
£ 119,997
2 sales · Mean £ 119,997
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 0GB 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
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Wyvern Academy
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer PLC0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cactus Kitchen0.2 km
- Akbar The Great0.6 km
- Amari0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Darlington Quoit Club0.6 km
- The White Heifer That Travelled0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- B\& M Stores0.6 km
- One Stop1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Mr Chippy1.0 km
- China House0.3 km
- Cooplands0.2 km
- Pizza Guys0.4 km
- La Pizza0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road2.4 km
- Darlington4.0 km
- Heighington5.3 km
Bus Stops
- John Fowler Way0.1 km
- John Fowler Way0.2 km
- High Grange0.2 km
- High Grange0.2 km
- Alverton Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30GB · Data under Open Government Licence