Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

GREENCROFT CLOSE, DL3 8JG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENCROFT CLOSE, DL3 8JG.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 8JG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order13
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.3 km
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Polam Hall School

Good741 pupils0.5 km
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Abbey Infants' School

Good254 pupils0.6 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils0.7 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.0 km
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Carmel College

Outstanding1363 pupils1.3 km
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Skerne Park Academy

Requires Improvement325 pupils1.3 km
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Borough Road Nursery School

Good84 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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