DL3 9DU is a sought-after residential area on Parkland Drive, 0.3km from Mowden in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Mowden ward and the Darlington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL3, DL3 9DU offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k. 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 9DU are sourced from Output Area E00062280 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKLAND DRIVE, DL3 9DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKLAND DRIVE, DL3 9DU.
278
51
£ 50,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DL3 9DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £213k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 9DU. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
7 sales · Mean £ 200,357
Detached
£ 207,500
4 sales · Mean £ 202,487
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 9DU has low crime rates — 10 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.
school Local Schools
Marchbank Free School
Mowden Junior School
Mowden Infant School
Wyvern Academy
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Carmel College
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Deacon0.8 km
- St Mary's Community Centre0.8 km
- The Mowden0.6 km
- The Model T0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Mowden Park Fisheries0.6 km
- Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Mowden Chinese0.6 km
- Pizza Master1.0 km
- The Parmesan House0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Angie's Kitchen0.8 km
- Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.9 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Branksome Booze0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road2.7 km
- Darlington3.4 km
- Heighington7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Edgecombe Drive0.1 km
- Edgecombe Drive0.1 km
- Barnes Close0.2 km
- Barnes Close0.2 km
- Mowden Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL39DU · Data under Open Government Licence