Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

BROUGHAM STREET, DL3 0NB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROUGHAM STREET, DL3 0NB.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 32,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences174
Anti-social behaviour143
Criminal damage and arson79
Shoplifting35
Public order29

school Local Schools

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Northwood Primary School

Good385 pupils0.4 km
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Rise Carr College

Good33 pupils0.4 km
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Harrowgate Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement575 pupils0.5 km
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Longfield Academy

Inadequate876 pupils0.7 km
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Gurney Pease Academy

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good328 pupils1.0 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils1.2 km
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Reid Street Primary School

Good379 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
hotel

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