Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

HUMMERSKNOTT AVENUE, DL3 8RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUMMERSKNOTT AVENUE, DL3 8RL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

295

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 8RL 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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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DL3 8RL's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £279k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £279k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 13.8% year-on-year.

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

DL3 8RL is a sought-after residential area on Hummersknott Avenue, 0.5km from Hummersknott in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Hummersknott ward and the Darlington constituency.

For serious buyers, DL3 8RL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, down 13.8% 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 8RL are sourced from Output Area E00062217 (shared with 7 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 8RL. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 258,500

3 sales · Mean £ 266,833

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

DL3 8RL has low crime rates — 9 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 offences15
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils0.3 km
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Abbey Infants' School

Good254 pupils0.4 km
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Carmel College

Outstanding1363 pupils0.4 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Hummersknott Academy

Good1228 pupils1.0 km
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Mowden Junior School

Good336 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils1.2 km
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Marchbank Free School

Requires Improvement50 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Elm Ridge Gardens Ltd0.7 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Warne's0.9 km
  • Penny Petroleum0.8 km
  • Adoro Caffe0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington2.1 km
  • North Road2.2 km
  • Dinsdale7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Brompton Walk0.1 km
  • Brompton Walk0.1 km
  • Abbey Junior School0.1 km
  • Abbey Junior School0.2 km
  • Clareville Road0.3 km