Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

ABBOTSFIELD WAY, DL3 0GB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTSFIELD WAY, DL3 0GB.

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Population

516

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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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.

home £186,578 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Shoplifting38
Anti-social behaviour25
Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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West Park Academy

Good452 pupils0.3 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good276 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils1.5 km
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Wyvern Academy

Requires Improvement467 pupils1.5 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Marks And Spencer PLC0.1 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cactus Kitchen0.2 km
  • Akbar The Great0.6 km
  • Amari0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Darlington Quoit Club0.6 km
  • The White Heifer That Travelled0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • B\& M Stores0.6 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
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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