DL3 6PT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Northcote Terrace, 0.1km from Hope Town in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DL3 6PT offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 6PT are sourced from Output Area E00062363 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHCOTE TERRACE, DL3 6PT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHCOTE TERRACE, DL3 6PT.
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37
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57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 6PT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DL3 6PT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 6PT. The average age is 37.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL3 6PT is moderate at 73 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
Northwood Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Gurney Pease Academy
Borough Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- MaxiDeals1.0 km
- Sim King Gaming0.9 km
- Up And Running1.0 km
- AJ Convenience Store0.3 km
- Corner Shop0.6 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Darlington Freemasons Hall0.8 km
- A.S.E. Club And Institute0.7 km
- Darlington Junior Unionist Club0.8 km
- Darlington Snooker Club0.6 km
- The Brinkburn0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Bambudda0.8 km
- The Old Yard Tapas Bar1.0 km
- Big Kids Little Kids Childcare0.8 km
- Dine0.5 km
- Eastern Bamboo Restaurant0.8 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- China Express Ltd0.8 km
- Country Cuisine0.2 km
- Elixir Fresh Juice0.6 km
- Marinos Pizza1.0 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Balmoral Guest House0.8 km
- The Greenbank0.6 km
- The Old English Gentleman1.0 km
- Calico Guest House0.5 km
- East View Guest House0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- B\& M Retail Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road0.4 km
- Darlington1.8 km
- Dinsdale6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Brinkburn Dene0.0 km
- Brinkburn Dene0.1 km
- Fairfield Street0.2 km
- Fairfield Street0.2 km
- Harrison Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL36PT · Data under Open Government Licence