Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

COPPICE WALK, DL3 9DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPPICE WALK, DL3 9DP.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /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 9DP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL3 9DP — age 56, 47% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 9DP is a sought-after residential area on Coppice Walk, 0.4km from Cockerton in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Mowden ward and the Darlington constituency.

Within the DL3 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k. 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 9DP are sourced from Output Area E00062281 (shared with 23 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 9DP. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 227,250

2 sales · Mean £ 227,250

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

DL3 9DP has low crime rates — 25 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Marchbank Free School

Requires Improvement50 pupils0.3 km
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Mowden Junior School

Good336 pupils0.4 km
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Wyvern Academy

Requires Improvement467 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good276 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Carmel College

Outstanding1363 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.1.0 km
  • The Deacon0.5 km
  • St Mary's Community Centre0.6 km
  • The Mowden0.4 km
  • Travellers Rest0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Cockerton Pizza0.9 km
  • Mowden Park Fisheries0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • La Pizza0.8 km
  • Noodle House0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Cockerton Mini Market0.9 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • W Alderson & Son0.9 km
  • Branksome Booze0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Andaman Home Cafe0.9 km
  • Angie's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.7 km
  • Dough0.9 km
  • Pear Tree Hill Cafe0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Co-op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road2.5 km
  • Darlington3.3 km
  • Heighington7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Staindrop View0.1 km
  • Staindrop View0.1 km
  • Boundary View0.2 km
  • Boundary View0.2 km
  • Edgecombe Drive0.2 km