Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

SOUTHEND PLACE, DL3 7HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHEND PLACE, DL3 7HN.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 7HN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 41, DL3 7HN 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 7HN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Southend Place, 0.4km from Harewood Hill in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Park West ward and the Darlington constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £207k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL3 7HN are sourced from Output Area E00062339 (shared with 21 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 7HN. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 207,500

1 sales · Mean £ 207,500

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

Crime around DL3 7HN is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour135
Violence and sexual offences131
Shoplifting62
Public order36
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.1 km
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Polam Hall School

Good741 pupils0.2 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils0.9 km
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Borough Road Nursery School

Good84 pupils1.0 km
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Abbey Infants' School

Good254 pupils1.0 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils1.0 km
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Skerne Park Academy

Requires Improvement325 pupils1.1 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Bakerman0.5 km
  • Coniscliffe Road Newsagents0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • First Step 2 Fitness0.8 km
  • Liddle & Sons0.6 km
  • + 61 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel0.7 km
  • The Old English Gentleman0.7 km
  • Bannatyne Hotel Darlington0.2 km
  • Blackwell Grange Hotel0.9 km
  • Balmoral Guest House0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • Green Dragon0.5 km
  • Hash Bar \& Kitchen0.3 km
  • William Stead0.7 km
  • Boot And Shoe0.6 km
  • The Red Lion0.7 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Age Uk (Cafe And The Arcade Dementia Centre)0.4 km
  • Al Forno0.5 km
  • Bombay Gate0.4 km
  • Esquires Coffee0.7 km
  • Hotel 1190.7 km
  • + 70 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • B\& M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • A1 Goldenfry0.7 km
  • Cooplands0.8 km
  • Little India0.9 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Sing Tea0.4 km
  • + 42 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington0.9 km
  • North Road1.8 km
  • Dinsdale6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Beechwood Avenue0.2 km
  • Larchfield House0.2 km
  • Beechwood Avenue0.2 km