Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

HAZEL AVENUE, DL3 6QF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAZEL AVENUE, DL3 6QF.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 6QF 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.

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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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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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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 40, DL3 6QF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £137k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 20.2% year-on-year.

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

DL3 6QF is a safe, established residential area on Hazel Avenue, 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 20.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL3 6QF are sourced from Output Area E00062365 (shared with 5 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 6QF. 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

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 151,000

10 sales · Mean £ 145,800

Terraced

£ 120,000

17 sales · Mean £ 113,360

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

DL3 6QF has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences109
Anti-social behaviour50
Criminal damage and arson36
Public order31
Vehicle crime28

school Local Schools

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Reid Street Primary School

Good379 pupils0.3 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils0.8 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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Rise Carr College

Good33 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils1.1 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good385 pupils1.2 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Babylon Mini Market1.0 km
  • Darlington Mini Market1.0 km
  • East West Foods0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express1.0 km
  • Darlington Railway Athletic0.6 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Travellers Rest0.7 km
  • Woodland Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.0.7 km
  • Builders Arms0.6 km
  • Darlington Indoor Bowls Club Limited0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Cockerton Fisheries0.8 km
  • Godfathers0.7 km
  • Little Fat Buddha0.7 km
  • Brinkburn Pizza0.2 km
  • Cooplands0.8 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Bengal Heritage1.0 km
  • Head Of Steam Cafe0.8 km
  • Andaman Home Cafe0.7 km
  • Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club1.0 km
  • Dine0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • East View Guest House0.9 km
  • Calico Guest House0.9 km
  • Balmoral Guest House0.9 km
  • The Greenbank0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road0.8 km
  • Darlington2.1 km
  • Heighington6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hazel Avenue0.1 km
  • Stooperdale Offices0.1 km
  • Stooperdale Offices0.1 km
  • Newfoundland Street0.1 km
  • Olympic Street0.2 km