Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

BOLTON CLOSE, DL3 9RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTON CLOSE, DL3 9RS.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 9RS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL3 9RS's 55% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

DL3 9RS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bolton Close, 0.5km from Cockerton in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Cockerton ward and the Darlington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL3 9RS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 9RS are sourced from Output Area E00062090 (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 9RS. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 80,000

1 sales · Mean £ 80,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL3 9RS has low crime rates — 45 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 behaviour55
Criminal damage and arson40
Public order18
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good276 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.4 km
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Wyvern Academy

Requires Improvement467 pupils0.6 km
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Marchbank Free School

Requires Improvement50 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.7 km
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Mowden Junior School

Good336 pupils0.8 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils1.0 km
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West Park Academy

Good452 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.0.9 km
  • St Mary's Community Centre0.4 km
  • The Mowden0.6 km
  • The Deacon0.1 km
  • Travellers Rest0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Cockerton Pizza0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • La Pizza0.4 km
  • Noodle House0.8 km
  • Spice 4 U0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bates Avenue Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Cockerton Mini Market0.8 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • W Alderson & Son0.9 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Andaman Home Cafe0.9 km
  • Angie's Kitchen0.2 km
  • Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.7 km
  • Dough0.8 km
  • Pear Tree Hill Cafe0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Co-op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road2.3 km
  • Darlington3.4 km
  • Heighington6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Branksome Lodge0.1 km
  • The Deacon0.1 km
  • The Deacon 20.1 km
  • Rosedale Crescent0.2 km
  • The Deacon0.2 km