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.
SOUTHEND PLACE, DL3 7HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHEND PLACE, DL3 7HN.
395
41
£ 36,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Polam Hall School
George Dent Nursery School
Borough Road Nursery School
Abbey Infants' School
Abbey Junior School
Skerne Park Academy
Corporation Road Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DL37HN · Data under Open Government Licence