Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

EGGLESTON VIEW, DL3 9SB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EGGLESTON VIEW, DL3 9SB.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 9SB 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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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 38, DL3 9SB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £103k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DL3 9SB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eggleston View, 0.4km from Branksome in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Cockerton ward and the Darlington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL3 9SB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £103k, 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 9SB are sourced from Output Area E00062091 (shared with 4 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 9SB. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 88,000

6 sales · Mean £ 91,000

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

DL3 9SB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour41
Violence and sexual offences33
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order9
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Wyvern Academy

Requires Improvement467 pupils0.3 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good276 pupils0.4 km
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Marchbank Free School

Requires Improvement50 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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Mowden Junior School

Good336 pupils0.7 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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West Park Academy

Good452 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Bates Avenue Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Cockerton Mini Market1.0 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods1.0 km
  • Branksome Booze0.2 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Deacon0.4 km
  • St Mary's Community Centre0.6 km
  • The Mowden0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Angie's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club0.8 km
  • Dough1.0 km
  • Robineau Cafe \& Patisserie1.0 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • La Pizza0.6 km
  • Spice 4 U1.0 km
  • Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Mr Chippy0.5 km
  • Pizza Master0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road2.5 km
  • Darlington3.5 km
  • Heighington6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wyvern Academy0.1 km
  • Branksome Hall Drive0.2 km
  • Rosedale Crescent0.2 km
  • Staindrop View0.3 km
  • Staindrop View0.3 km