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.
COPPICE WALK, DL3 9DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPPICE WALK, DL3 9DP.
244
56
£ 50,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Marchbank Free School
Mowden Junior School
Wyvern Academy
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Mowden Infant School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Carmel College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: DL39DP · Data under Open Government Licence