Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

WESTBOURNE GROVE, DL3 8HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTBOURNE GROVE, DL3 8HT.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 8HT 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.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DL3 8HT combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£276k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £276k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

DL3 8HT is a sought-after residential area on Westbourne Grove, 0.7km from Harewood Hill in Darlington. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Darlington constituency.

For serious buyers, DL3 8HT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k. 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 8HT are sourced from Output Area E00062109 (shared with 8 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 8HT. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 276,000

2 sales · Mean £ 276,000

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

DL3 8HT has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils0.3 km
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Abbey Infants' School

Good254 pupils0.3 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.7 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils0.9 km
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Polam Hall School

Good741 pupils0.9 km
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Carmel College

Outstanding1363 pupils0.9 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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Reid Street Primary School

Good379 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Coniscliffe Road Newsagents0.6 km
  • Shop N Drive0.9 km
  • Inspired Chocolate1.0 km
  • Skinnergate News1.0 km
  • Slaters Arms1.0 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Hash Bar \& Kitchen0.8 km
  • Darlington Flyer1.0 km
  • The Gate1.0 km
  • The Juniper Tree1.0 km
  • Woodland Bowling Club0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Al Forno1.0 km
  • Bombay Gate1.0 km
  • Grange Road Conservatory Cafe0.9 km
  • Stable Hearth0.9 km
  • Hideaway0.8 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Cakes N Boba0.9 km
  • Fit Fresh Ltd0.8 km
  • Speedy Pepper1.0 km
  • The Pasta Shop Darlington0.9 km
  • The Right Plaice0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bannatyne Hotel Darlington0.7 km
  • Balmoral Guest House0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington1.7 km
  • North Road1.9 km
  • Dinsdale6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Elton Road0.2 km
  • Elton Road0.2 km
  • Greencroft Close0.2 km
  • Abbey Road0.2 km
  • Abbey Junior School0.3 km