Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

CHESTER GROVE, DL3 9DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER GROVE, DL3 9DY.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Mowden Junior School

Good336 pupils0.2 km
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Marchbank Free School

Requires Improvement50 pupils0.3 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils0.3 km
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Carmel College

Outstanding1363 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.9 km
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Hummersknott Academy

Good1228 pupils0.9 km
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Wyvern Academy

Requires Improvement467 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Deacon1.0 km
  • St Mary's Community Centre0.9 km
  • The Mowden0.5 km
  • The Model T0.3 km
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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
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Heron Frozen Foods1.0 km
  • W Alderson & Son1.0 km
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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
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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