DL3 9RN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kirkstall Crescent, 0.3km from Cockerton in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Cockerton ward and the Darlington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL3 9RN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DL3 9RN are sourced from Output Area E00062093 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKSTALL CRESCENT, DL3 9RN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKSTALL CRESCENT, DL3 9RN.
263
38
£ 36,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 9RN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL3 9RN — age 38, 48% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 18.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL3 9RN. The average age is 38.1. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 101,500
2 sales · Mean £ 101,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL3 9RN has low crime rates — 27 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
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Marchbank Free School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Wyvern Academy
Mowden Junior School
Mowden Infant School
West Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Branksome Booze0.3 km
- Darlington Railway Athletic0.8 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Bates Avenue Convenience Store0.7 km
- Cockerton Mini Market0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Travellers Rest0.7 km
- Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.0.8 km
- The Deacon0.1 km
- Darlington Quoit Club0.9 km
- St Mary's Community Centre0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Tommy Tuckers0.3 km
- Amari0.9 km
- Akbar The Great0.9 km
- Andaman Home Cafe0.7 km
- Angie's Kitchen0.1 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Cockerton Fisheries0.8 km
- Godfathers0.7 km
- Little Fat Buddha0.7 km
- Cockerton Pizza0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road2.2 km
- Darlington3.2 km
- Heighington6.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Deacon 20.1 km
- Rosedale Crescent0.1 km
- The Deacon0.1 km
- The Deacon0.1 km
- Fountains View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL39RN · Data under Open Government Licence