Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

HOLLYHURST ROAD, DL3 6HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYHURST ROAD, DL3 6HE.

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Population

214

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 38, DL3 6HE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

DL3 6HE is a mixed residential area on Hollyhurst Road, 0.4km from Hope Town in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DL3 6HE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £86k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL3 6HE are sourced from Output Area E00062376 (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 6HE. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 96,000

1 sales · Mean £ 96,000

Terraced

£ 75,975

14 sales · Mean £ 77,264

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

Crime around DL3 6HE is moderate at 59 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 offences172
Anti-social behaviour66
Shoplifting45
Criminal damage and arson43
Public order38

school Local Schools

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Reid Street Primary School

Good379 pupils0.2 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils0.6 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Rise Carr College

Good33 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils1.2 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good385 pupils1.2 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Builders Arms0.6 km
  • Darlington Indoor Bowls Club Limited0.9 km
  • Hopetown & Whessoe WMC0.6 km
  • Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.0.7 km
  • The Britannia Inn1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Word Of Life Cafe And Foodbank0.8 km
  • Adams Pizzeria0.9 km
  • Fit Fresh Meal Prep0.8 km
  • Little India0.8 km
  • Best Shawarma1.0 km
  • + 39 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Albert Road Post Office0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Noaman's News0.5 km
  • Olympic Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Railway Institute Club0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Calico Guest House0.8 km
  • Balmoral Guest House0.7 km
  • The Greenbank0.7 km
  • East View Guest House0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Arvelli1.0 km
  • Havelock Centre1.0 km
  • Head Of Steam Cafe0.8 km
  • Bengal Heritage0.8 km
  • The Sweet Escape0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road0.8 km
  • Darlington1.9 km
  • Dinsdale6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Newfoundland Street0.0 km
  • Newfoundland Street0.1 km
  • Hazel Avenue0.1 km
  • Orchard Road0.2 km
  • Olympic Street0.2 km