Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

CARTMELL TERRACE, DL3 6QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTMELL TERRACE, DL3 6QW.

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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 6QW 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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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Violence and sexual offences170
Anti-social behaviour81
Criminal damage and arson49
Shoplifting45
Public order39

school Local Schools

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Reid Street Primary School

Good379 pupils0.2 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils0.5 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils0.7 km
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Rise Carr College

Good33 pupils0.8 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good385 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils1.4 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
fastfood

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