DL3 9DY is a sought-after residential area on Chester Grove, 0.1km from Mowden in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Mowden ward and the Darlington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL3, DL3 9DY offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 9DY are sourced from Output Area E00062275 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER GROVE, DL3 9DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER GROVE, DL3 9DY.
343
47
£ 50,000 /yr
44%
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 9DY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £250k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 9DY. The average age is 46.8. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 233,750
4 sales · Mean £ 234,375
Semi-Detached
£ 178,000
2 sales · Mean £ 178,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 9DY has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mowden Junior School
Marchbank Free School
Mowden Infant School
Carmel College
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Hummersknott Academy
Wyvern Academy
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Deacon1.0 km
- St Mary's Community Centre0.9 km
- The Mowden0.5 km
- The Model T0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mowden Park Fisheries0.3 km
- Cockerton Pizza1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Spice 4 U1.0 km
- Cockerton Fisheries1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods1.0 km
- W Alderson & Son1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Angie's Kitchen1.0 km
- Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.8 km
- Pear Tree Hill Cafe1.0 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road2.5 km
- Darlington3.1 km
- Heighington7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Grove0.1 km
- Chester Grove0.1 km
- Bushel Hill Drive0.2 km
- Barnes Close0.2 km
- Barnes Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL39DY · Data under Open Government Licence