DL3 0NB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brougham Street, 0.2km from North Road in Darlington. Administratively it sits within North Road ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £62k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 24.5% 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 0NB are sourced from Output Area E00062287 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROUGHAM STREET, DL3 0NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROUGHAM STREET, DL3 0NB.
264
40
£ 32,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 0NB 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
The IMD places DL3 0NB among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 6% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest. Property prices are trending up 24.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0NB. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 61,000
13 sales · Mean £ 59,403
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL3 0NB is above average at 105 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
Northwood Primary School
Rise Carr College
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
Longfield Academy
Gurney Pease Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Reid Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Asha News0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Noaman's News0.9 km
- Railway Institute Club0.6 km
- Lifestyle Express0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- St George's Bridge Centre0.6 km
- Builders Arms0.8 km
- Darlington Indoor Bowls Club Limited0.6 km
- Hopetown & Whessoe WMC0.7 km
- DSRM Sports & Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Havelock Centre0.5 km
- Head Of Steam Cafe0.7 km
- Monty's Forge Diner0.7 km
- Forge Diner0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Kandy Grills0.2 km
- The Leas Bakery0.5 km
- Adams Pizzeria0.6 km
- Fit Fresh Meal Prep0.6 km
- Country Cuisine0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- East View Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road0.7 km
- Darlington2.4 km
- Dinsdale6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Brougham Street0.1 km
- Brougham Street0.1 km
- St Thomas Aquinas Church0.2 km
- North Road0.2 km
- Derby Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30NB · Data under Open Government Licence