DL3 0QY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carr Side, 0.1km from Rise Carr in Darlington. Administratively it sits within North Road ward and the Darlington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL3 0QY is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0QY are sourced from Output Area E00062288 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARR SIDE, DL3 0QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARR SIDE, DL3 0QY.
245
51
£ 32,500 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 0QY 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
DL3 0QY has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 51-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 0QY. The average age is 51.2. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL3 0QY is moderate at 82 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
Rise Carr College
Longfield Academy
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Reid Street Primary School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Gurney Pease Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Cadmen Stores0.6 km
- Asha News0.3 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Noaman's News0.9 km
- Railway Institute Club0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- New Leung Kee0.8 km
- Kandy Grills0.6 km
- The Leas Bakery0.8 km
- Adams Pizzeria0.8 km
- Fit Fresh Meal Prep0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- St George's Bridge Centre0.1 km
- Builders Arms0.8 km
- Darlington Indoor Bowls Club Limited0.7 km
- Hopetown & Whessoe WMC0.7 km
- DSRM Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Havelock Centre0.8 km
- Head Of Steam Cafe0.8 km
- Dine0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Aldi1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road0.7 km
- Darlington2.6 km
- Heighington6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Elmtree Street0.1 km
- Prospect Place0.1 km
- Elmtree Street0.2 km
- Hilton House0.2 km
- Hilton House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL30QY · Data under Open Government Licence