DL3 8JG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Greencroft Close, 0.2km from Harewood Hill in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Park West ward and the Darlington constituency.
For families considering a move, DL3 8JG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £64k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 8JG are sourced from Output Area E00062346 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENCROFT CLOSE, DL3 8JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENCROFT CLOSE, DL3 8JG.
318
54
£ 53,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 8JG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
DL3 8JG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 8JG. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 68,500
3 sales · Mean £ 65,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 8JG has low crime rates — 24 incidents 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
Abbey Infants' School
Abbey Junior School
George Dent Nursery School
Carmel College
Skerne Park Academy
Borough Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Bakerman0.9 km
- Coniscliffe Road Newsagents0.4 km
- Liddle & Sons0.9 km
- Shop N Drive0.4 km
- Andy's Candy Bar0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Green Dragon0.9 km
- Hash Bar \& Kitchen0.6 km
- Angels Cut0.7 km
- Avalon0.8 km
- Fraser0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Age Uk (Cafe And The Arcade Dementia Centre)0.8 km
- Al Forno0.8 km
- Bombay Gate0.8 km
- Rose & Lime0.9 km
- Imperial Express Cafe0.7 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Fatso's1.0 km
- Best Kebab0.9 km
- Number Eight Bakehouse0.9 km
- The Kitchen0.8 km
- Black Olive Deli0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Bannatyne Hotel Darlington0.5 km
- Blackwell Grange Hotel0.7 km
- Balmoral Guest House0.9 km
- The Old English Gentleman1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington1.3 km
- North Road2.0 km
- Dinsdale6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Greenmount Road0.0 km
- Greenmount Road0.0 km
- Ashcroft Road0.1 km
- Greencroft Close0.2 km
- Beechwood Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL38JG · Data under Open Government Licence