Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

COURTLANDS ROAD, DL3 9HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURTLANDS ROAD, DL3 9HP.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 9HP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL3 9HP — age 45, 86% ownership, 12% 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 9HP is a safe, established residential area on Courtlands Road, 0.6km from Pierremont in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.

For families considering a move, DL3 9HP represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL3 9HP are sourced from Output Area E00062370 (shared with 7 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 9HP. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 132,500

3 sales · Mean £ 141,208

Terraced

£ 120,250

4 sales · Mean £ 123,375

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

DL3 9HP has low crime rates — 36 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 offences51
Shoplifting40
Anti-social behaviour37
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.5 km
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Reid Street Primary School

Good379 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils0.9 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils1.1 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good353 pupils1.2 km
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Rise Carr College

Good33 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Golden Fisheries0.9 km
  • Country Cuisine0.8 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Noodle House0.4 km
  • Pizza Perfekt0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • AJ Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Bates Avenue Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Cockerton Mini Market0.4 km
  • Fuel Convenience Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.4 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Balmoral Guest House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • St Mary's Community Centre0.8 km
  • The Brinkburn0.5 km
  • The Mowden0.9 km
  • Woodland Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Travellers Rest0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Andaman Home Cafe0.4 km
  • Angie's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.6 km
  • Dine0.4 km
  • Dough0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road1.2 km
  • Darlington2.3 km
  • Heighington6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Holmlands Road0.1 km
  • Holmlands Road0.2 km
  • Olympic Street0.2 km
  • Olympic Street0.2 km
  • Cockerton Police Station0.3 km