DL3 8AH is a sought-after residential area on Coniscliffe Road, 0.8km from Hummersknott in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Park West ward and the Darlington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL3, DL3 8AH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 99% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k, up 122.7% 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 8AH are sourced from Output Area E00062351 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONISCLIFFE ROAD, DL3 8AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONISCLIFFE ROAD, DL3 8AH.
262
47
£ 50,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 8AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DL3 8AH combines high owner-occupation (99%), strong property values (£540k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £540k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 122.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 8AH. The average age is 47.1. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 540,000
6 sales · Mean £ 624,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 8AH has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hummersknott Academy
Carmel College
Abbey Infants' School
Abbey Junior School
Mowden Infant School
Mowden Junior School
Marchbank Free School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Elm Ridge Gardens Ltd0.9 km
- Penny Petroleum1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington2.9 km
- North Road3.2 km
- Dinsdale8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Baydale Road0.0 km
- Baydale Road0.0 km
- Salutation Road0.1 km
- Salutation Road0.1 km
- Edinburgh Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL38AH · Data under Open Government Licence