Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

CRAIG STREET, DL3 6HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAIG STREET, DL3 6HA.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 6HA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences194
Anti-social behaviour78
Criminal damage and arson51
Shoplifting45
Public order41

school Local Schools

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Reid Street Primary School

Good379 pupils0.0 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils0.5 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils0.5 km
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Rise Carr College

Good33 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.0 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good385 pupils1.2 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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