DL3 9JE is a safe, established residential area on Holmlands Road, 0.7km from Pierremont in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.
For families considering a move, DL3 9JE represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 9JE are sourced from Output Area E00062360 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLMLANDS ROAD, DL3 9JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMLANDS ROAD, DL3 9JE.
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48
£ 0 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DL3 9JE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 89% 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. Property prices are trending up 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 9JE. The average age is 47.8. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 157,000
10 sales · Mean £ 151,449
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 9JE has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Reid Street Primary School
George Dent Nursery School
Mowden Infant School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Mowden Junior School
Marchbank Free School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Darlington Railway Athletic0.1 km
- Olympic Convenience Store0.3 km
- 4Motion Skatepark0.9 km
- Cockerton Post Office0.3 km
- Milbank News0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Travellers Rest0.3 km
- Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.0.2 km
- The Deacon0.9 km
- Woodland Bowling Club0.6 km
- St Mary's Community Centre0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Tommy Tuckers0.6 km
- The Tea Room0.7 km
- Andaman Home Cafe0.3 km
- Angie's Kitchen0.9 km
- Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Cockerton Fisheries0.3 km
- Godfathers0.3 km
- Little Fat Buddha0.2 km
- Cockerton Pizza0.3 km
- Brinkburn Pizza0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Balmoral Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road1.3 km
- Darlington2.4 km
- Heighington6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Holmlands Road0.1 km
- Holmlands Road0.1 km
- Cockerton Police Station0.2 km
- Cockerton Police Station0.2 km
- Cockerton Library0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL39JE · Data under Open Government Licence