DL3 9HY is a safe, established residential area on Willow Road, 0.5km from Pierremont in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.
For families considering a move, DL3 9HY represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 9HY are sourced from Output Area E00062370 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW ROAD, DL3 9HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW ROAD, DL3 9HY.
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45
£ 0 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 9HY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DL3 9HY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 9HY. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 176,500
6 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 9HY has low crime rates — 39 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
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Reid Street Primary School
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
George Dent Nursery School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Abbey Junior School
Mowden Infant School
Mowden Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Golden Fisheries0.9 km
- Corporation Road Fisheries1.0 km
- Brinkburn Pizza0.6 km
- Cooplands0.4 km
- Curry King1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hopetown & Whessoe WMC1.0 km
- Woodland Bowling Club0.5 km
- St Mary's Community Centre0.8 km
- The Brinkburn0.5 km
- The Mowden0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Cockerton Post Office0.4 km
- Milbank News0.6 km
- T Andrews0.8 km
- AJ Convenience Store0.6 km
- Bates Avenue Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Tea Room0.6 km
- Andaman Home Cafe0.3 km
- Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.6 km
- Dine0.5 km
- Dough0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Balmoral Guest House0.8 km
- The Greenbank1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Co-op0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road1.2 km
- Darlington2.3 km
- Heighington7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Holmlands Road0.1 km
- Holmlands Road0.1 km
- Olympic Street0.2 km
- Olympic Street0.2 km
- Cockerton Police Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL39HY · Data under Open Government Licence