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.
DL3 9UA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL3 9UA.
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42
£ 36,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Wyvern Academy
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Marchbank Free School
Mowden Junior School
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
West Park Academy
Mowden Infant School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- One Stop1.0 km
- Branksome Booze0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Deacon0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Angie's Kitchen0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DL39UA · Data under Open Government Licence