DL3 9QA is a sought-after residential area on Claxton Avenue, 0.3km from Cockerton in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Mowden ward and the Darlington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL3, DL3 9QA offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 9QA are sourced from Output Area E00062282 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAXTON AVENUE, DL3 9QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAXTON AVENUE, DL3 9QA.
310
47
£ 50,000 /yr
43%
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.
Area Character
DL3 9QA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £226k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 9QA. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
5 sales · Mean £ 197,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 9QA has low crime rates — 16 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
Mowden Junior School
Mowden Infant School
Marchbank Free School
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Carmel College
Wyvern Academy
Mount Pleasant Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.0.7 km
- Travellers Rest0.7 km
- The Model T0.6 km
- The Deacon0.7 km
- St Mary's Community Centre0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Cockerton Pizza0.6 km
- Cockerton Fisheries0.6 km
- Godfathers0.7 km
- Little Fat Buddha0.7 km
- Mowden Chinese0.6 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Branksome Booze0.8 km
- Darlington Railway Athletic0.9 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Cockerton Post Office0.7 km
- Milbank News0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Tommy Tuckers0.5 km
- Andaman Home Cafe0.7 km
- Angie's Kitchen0.7 km
- Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.5 km
- Dough0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road2.2 km
- Darlington2.9 km
- Heighington7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mowden Hall Drive0.0 km
- Lazenby Crescent0.1 km
- Bushel Hill Court0.1 km
- Mowden Hall0.1 km
- Bushel Hill Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL39QA · Data under Open Government Licence