Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL3 0HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL3 0HY.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 0HY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 41, DL3 0HY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DL3 0HY is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from North Road in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Harrowgate Hill ward and the Darlington constituency.

For families considering a move, DL3 0HY represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL3 0HY are sourced from Output Area E00062140 (shared with 8 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 0HY. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

DL3 0HY has low crime rates — 49 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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour72
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Harrowgate Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement575 pupils0.0 km
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Longfield Academy

Inadequate876 pupils0.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good328 pupils0.7 km
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Rise Carr College

Good33 pupils0.7 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good385 pupils0.8 km
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Gurney Pease Academy

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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Beaumont Hill Academy

Good272 pupils1.5 km
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Haughton Academy

Good838 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Asha News0.7 km
  • Harrowgate Hill Stores0.5 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.6 km
  • Premier Supermarket Express0.3 km
  • Bartons Fish \& Chips0.4 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Harrowgate Club & Institute0.6 km
  • St George's Bridge Centre0.8 km
  • DSRM Sports & Social Club0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Kandy Grills0.6 km
  • The Leas Bakery0.2 km
  • New Chapter0.6 km
  • New Leung Kee0.2 km
  • Ming Chef0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Harrowgate Hill Lodge0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • Northland Methodist Church0.7 km
  • Richard Court Community Kitchen1.0 km
  • The White Horse0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road1.2 km
  • Darlington2.9 km
  • Heighington6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Thompson Street0.1 km
  • Thompson Street0.1 km
  • Lowson Street0.2 km
  • St Thomas Aquinas Church0.2 km
  • Lowson Street0.2 km