DL3 6DX is a safe, established residential area on Brinkburn Road, 0.5km from Hope Town in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k, up 177.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 6DX are sourced from Output Area E00062365 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRINKBURN ROAD, DL3 6DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRINKBURN ROAD, DL3 6DX.
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£ 0 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 6DX 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.
Area Character
DL3 6DX is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 177.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 6DX. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Terraced
£ 113,000
3 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 6DX has low crime rates — 45 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.
school Local Schools
Reid Street Primary School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Rise Carr College
George Dent Nursery School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Northwood Primary School
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Abbey Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Darlington Railway Athletic0.7 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Noaman's News0.6 km
- Olympic Convenience Store0.3 km
- Railway Institute Club0.8 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Travellers Rest0.8 km
- Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.0.8 km
- St George's Bridge Centre0.9 km
- Builders Arms0.6 km
- Darlington Indoor Bowls Club Limited0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Cockerton Fisheries0.9 km
- Godfathers0.8 km
- Little Fat Buddha0.8 km
- Cockerton Pizza0.9 km
- Word Of Life Cafe And Foodbank0.9 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Calico Guest House0.9 km
- East View Guest House0.9 km
- Balmoral Guest House0.9 km
- The Greenbank0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Havelock Centre0.9 km
- Head Of Steam Cafe0.7 km
- The Tea Room0.3 km
- Andaman Home Cafe0.8 km
- Dine0.1 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road0.7 km
- Darlington2.2 km
- Heighington6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Stooperdale Offices0.0 km
- Stooperdale Offices0.1 km
- Hazel Avenue0.1 km
- Harrison Terrace0.1 km
- Harrison Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL36DX · Data under Open Government Licence