DL3 7SR is a well-regarded residential area on Burleigh Place, 0.5km from Harewood Hill in Darlington. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Darlington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL3, DL3 7SR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £306k, down 1.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 7SR are sourced from Output Area E00062113 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURLEIGH PLACE, DL3 7SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURLEIGH PLACE, DL3 7SR.
354
43
£ 53,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 7SR 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
DL3 7SR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £306k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £306k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 7SR. The average age is 43.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 284,950
7 sales · Mean £ 283,564
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL3 7SR is moderate at 74 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
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Polam Hall School
George Dent Nursery School
Abbey Junior School
Abbey Infants' School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Borough Road Nursery School
Reid Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Casla Mini Mart0.7 km
- Binns Ltd0.5 km
- Blair And Sons0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Cafe W0.7 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn (Thyme)0.8 km
- The Lodge0.9 km
- Bannatyne Hotel Darlington0.2 km
- Balmoral Guest House0.5 km
- The Greenbank0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Darlington Cricket Club0.6 km
- Darlington Freemasons Hall0.7 km
- Golden Cock0.7 km
- Hoptimist0.8 km
- Hoskins0.5 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Bambudda0.9 km
- Bella Italia Darlington0.8 km
- Bliss Desserts0.6 km
- Cafe Spice0.5 km
- Cake Away0.8 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- B\& M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Fresh0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Greggs North East0.6 km
- Hot Plate0.9 km
- Manoa Thai0.6 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington1.2 km
- North Road1.6 km
- Dinsdale6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Beechwood Avenue0.2 km
- Stanhope Green0.2 km
- Beechwood Avenue0.2 km
- Stanhope Green0.2 km
- Larchfield House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL37SR · Data under Open Government Licence