Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

RIDGEWAY, DL3 0SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGEWAY, DL3 0SF.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 0SF 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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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL3 0SF — age 45, 79% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £119k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.1% year-on-year.

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

DL3 0SF is a safe, established residential area on Ridgeway, 0.4km from Harrowgate Hill in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Harrowgate Hill ward and the Darlington constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL3 0SF are sourced from Output Area E00062152 (shared with 14 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 0SF. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

7 sales · Mean £ 118,785

Detached

£ 132,500

1 sales · Mean £ 132,500

Terraced

£ 132,500

1 sales · Mean £ 132,500

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

Crime around DL3 0SF is moderate at 53 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order10
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Longfield Academy

Inadequate876 pupils0.2 km
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Harrowgate Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement575 pupils0.5 km
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Rise Carr College

Good33 pupils0.6 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good385 pupils1.1 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good328 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Harries Pizzeria0.6 km
  • New Chapter0.8 km
  • New Leung Kee0.6 km
  • Kandy Grills0.8 km
  • The Leas Bakery0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bartons Fish \& Chips0.6 km
  • Cadmen Stores0.4 km
  • Asha News0.2 km
  • Harrowgate Hill Stores0.8 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Harrowgate Hill Lodge0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • St George's Bridge Centre0.4 km
  • DSRM Sports & Social Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Northland Methodist Church0.9 km
  • The White Horse0.9 km
  • Aramark Ltd At Argos Distribution Centre0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road1.2 km
  • Darlington3.1 km
  • Heighington5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ridgeway0.1 km
  • Percy Road0.2 km
  • Longfield Academy0.2 km
  • Longfield Academy0.2 km
  • North Park0.3 km