DL3 9XB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Jedburgh Drive, 0.2km from Branksome in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Cockerton ward and the Darlington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL3 9XB 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, 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 9XB are sourced from Output Area E00062099 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JEDBURGH DRIVE, DL3 9XB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JEDBURGH DRIVE, DL3 9XB.
256
41
£ 36,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL3 9XB 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 9XB has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-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 9XB. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 60,000
3 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL3 9XB is moderate at 81 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.
school Local Schools
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Wyvern Academy
West Park Academy
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Marchbank Free School
Mowden Junior School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Mowden Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Angie's Kitchen0.7 km
- Cactus Kitchen0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- La Pizza0.6 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Mr Chippy0.3 km
- The Parmesan House0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
- Branksome Booze0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Deacon0.7 km
- The White Heifer That Travelled1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road2.8 km
- Darlington4.0 km
- Heighington6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wimborne Close0.0 km
- Windsor Court0.2 km
- Browdie Road0.2 km
- Shops0.2 km
- Ellerton Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL39XB · Data under Open Government Licence