Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

HOLMLANDS ROAD, DL3 9JE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMLANDS ROAD, DL3 9JE.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

51%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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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.

home £165,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour45
Shoplifting41
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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Reid Street Primary School

Good379 pupils0.7 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.0 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils1.2 km
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Mowden Junior School

Good336 pupils1.2 km
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Marchbank Free School

Requires Improvement50 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
fastfood

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

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