Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL3 9UA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL3 9UA.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL3 9UA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

DL3 9UA has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL3 9UA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 9UA are sourced from Output Area E00062092 (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 9UA. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

Crime around DL3 9UA is moderate at 78 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 behaviour50
Violence and sexual offences43
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft13
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Wyvern Academy

Requires Improvement467 pupils0.2 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good276 pupils0.5 km
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Marchbank Free School

Requires Improvement50 pupils1.0 km
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Mowden Junior School

Good336 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils1.2 km
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West Park Academy

Good452 pupils1.3 km
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Mowden Infant School

Good226 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Branksome Booze0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Deacon0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Angie's Kitchen0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Mr Chippy0.7 km
  • The Parmesan House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road3.0 km
  • Darlington4.0 km
  • Heighington6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Woburn Avenue0.2 km
  • Shops0.3 km
  • Jedburgh Drive0.3 km
  • Ellerton Close0.4 km
  • Wyvern Academy0.5 km