DL3 6QW is a mixed residential area on Cartmell Terrace, 0.3km from Hope Town in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 6QW are sourced from Output Area E00062371 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARTMELL TERRACE, DL3 6QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTMELL TERRACE, DL3 6QW.
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38
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 6QW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DL3 6QW 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 6QW. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 84,500
1 sales · Mean £ 84,500
Terraced
£ 72,500
2 sales · Mean £ 72,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL3 6QW is moderate at 65 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
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Abbey Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Sim King Gaming1.0 km
- AJ Convenience Store0.2 km
- Corner Shop0.7 km
- Darlington Club And Institute0.6 km
- Dima Mini Market0.8 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Darlington Freemasons Hall0.9 km
- A.S.E. Club And Institute0.8 km
- Darlington Junior Unionist Club0.9 km
- Darlington Snooker Club0.7 km
- The Brinkburn0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Bambudda0.9 km
- Andaman Home Cafe1.0 km
- Big Kids Little Kids Childcare0.9 km
- Dine0.4 km
- Eastern Bamboo Restaurant0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Balmoral Guest House0.8 km
- The Greenbank0.6 km
- Calico Guest House0.7 km
- East View Guest House0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- China Express Ltd0.9 km
- Country Cuisine0.3 km
- Elixir Fresh Juice0.8 km
- Maxi's0.6 km
- Noodle House1.0 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road0.6 km
- Darlington1.9 km
- Dinsdale6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Newfoundland Street0.2 km
- Brinkburn Dene0.2 km
- Brinkburn Dene0.2 km
- Hazel Avenue0.2 km
- Newfoundland Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL36QW · Data under Open Government Licence