DL3 6HA is a mixed residential area on Craig Street, 0.3km from Hope Town in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DL3 6HA offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 6HA are sourced from Output Area E00062371 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRAIG STREET, DL3 6HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAIG STREET, DL3 6HA.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 6HA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DL3 6HA is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 6HA. The average age is 38.0. 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
£ 70,500
17 sales · Mean £ 69,558
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL3 6HA is moderate at 58 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
George Dent Nursery School
Rise Carr College
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Abbey Junior School
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- MaxiDeals1.0 km
- Sim King Gaming0.9 km
- Up And Running1.0 km
- Albert Road Post Office0.8 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Darlington Freemasons Hall0.8 km
- Builders Arms0.5 km
- Darlington Indoor Bowls Club Limited0.8 km
- Hopetown & Whessoe WMC0.5 km
- Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Bambudda0.9 km
- The Old Yard Tapas Bar0.9 km
- Rose & Lime0.9 km
- Arvelli0.8 km
- CuriosiTeas Play Cafe1.0 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Word Of Life Cafe And Foodbank0.7 km
- Adams Pizzeria0.8 km
- Fit Fresh Meal Prep0.7 km
- Little India0.7 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Calico Guest House0.7 km
- Balmoral Guest House0.6 km
- The Greenbank0.5 km
- The Old English Gentleman0.9 km
- East View Guest House0.7 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road0.7 km
- Darlington1.8 km
- Dinsdale6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Newfoundland Street0.1 km
- Newfoundland Street0.2 km
- Orchard Road0.2 km
- Hazel Avenue0.2 km
- Orchard Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL36HA · Data under Open Government Licence