DL3 9LP is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Pierremont in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Pierremont ward and the Darlington constituency.
For families considering a move, DL3 9LP represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 9LP are sourced from Output Area E00062378 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL3 9LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL3 9LP.
291
43
£ 0 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 9LP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL3 9LP — age 43, 75% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 9LP. The average age is 43.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 9LP has low crime rates — 44 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
George Dent Nursery School
Reid Street Primary School
Abbey Junior School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Abbey Infants' School
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Golden Fisheries0.9 km
- Country Cuisine0.9 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Marinos Pizza0.8 km
- Noodle House0.7 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- AJ Convenience Store0.8 km
- Cockerton Mini Market0.8 km
- Fuel Convenience Retail Ltd0.1 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Balmoral Guest House0.4 km
- The Greenbank0.6 km
- The Old English Gentleman0.9 km
- Calico Guest House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- Darlington Junior Unionist Club0.9 km
- Darlington Snooker Club1.0 km
- The Brinkburn0.8 km
- Three Crowns0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Andaman Home Cafe0.7 km
- Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.9 km
- Dine0.8 km
- Dough0.8 km
- Little Aden Ltd1.0 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Co-op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road1.2 km
- Darlington1.8 km
- Dinsdale6.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Teresa's Hospice0.0 km
- Pierremont Crescent0.1 km
- Memorial Hospital0.1 km
- Memorial Hospital0.2 km
- Pierremont Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL39LP · Data under Open Government Licence