Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

KIRKSTALL CRESCENT, DL3 9RN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKSTALL CRESCENT, DL3 9RN.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DL3 9RN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson15
Shoplifting14
Public order10

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.3 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good276 pupils0.5 km
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Marchbank Free School

Requires Improvement50 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.6 km
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Wyvern Academy

Requires Improvement467 pupils0.6 km
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Mowden Junior School

Good336 pupils0.7 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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West Park Academy

Good452 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
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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