Area Information for Darlington, DL3 6DS

This postcode in Darlington is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the Brinkburn & Faverdale ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Darlington. This page combines information for the address Darlington, DL3 6DS, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of DL3 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in November 2009. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Darlington
Ward Brinkburn & Faverdale
Constituency Darlington * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North East
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Darlington (Cockerton)), and the Durham Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Darlington, DL3 6DS.

Nearby Services

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More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Darlington, DL3 6DS is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Darlington, DL3 6DS:

Brinkburn Road, Darlington, DL3 6DR
Alliance Street, Darlington, DL3 6RD
Barron Street, Darlington, DL3 6RA
Anns Terrace, Darlington, DL3 6RF
Wilson Street, Darlington, DL3 6QZ
Brinkburn Road, Darlington, DL3 6DT

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about DL3 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Darlington consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 43
Semi-Detached 133
Terraced 40
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 216
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 54% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 58
Owned with Mortgage 99
Shared Ownership 17
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 14
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 22
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 215

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 76
Two People 74
Three People 35
Four People 24
Five People 4
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 214

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Darlington consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 76
Family Household 132
Other Household 5
Total 213

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 123
Deprived In One Dimension 68
Deprived In Two Dimensions 20
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 214

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Darlington constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 212
Female 241
Total 453

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 33
5-9 20
10-14 21
15-19 19
20-24 21
25-29 40
30-34 34
35-39 35
40-44 27
45-49 32
50-54 37
55-59 31
60-64 29
65-69 18
70-74 19
75-79 10
80-84 18
85+ 8
Total 452

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode DL3 6DS does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 115
Married 167
Separated 15
Divorced 50
Widowed 24
Total 371

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 209
Good 160
Fair 54
Bad 22
Very Bad 6
Total 451

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 100
Apprenticeship 30
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 87
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 64
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 31
No GCSEs or Equivalent 53
Other 5
Total 370

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 95% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 427
Mixed Ethnicity 4
Indian 8
Bangladeshi 1
Chinese 5
Other Asian 1
Black African 5
Total 451

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 415
European Union 15
Africa 7
Middle East and Asia 13
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 451

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 415
10+ Years 25
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 450

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to DL3 6DS.

Passport(s) Held
None 41
United Kingdom 392
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 9
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 199
Christian 228
Buddhist 4
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 18
Total 449

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Brinkburn & Faverdale ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 45% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 168
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 60
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 16
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 14
Retired 75
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 11
Total 370

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 20
Professional Occupations 46
Associate Professional Occupations 28
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 29
Skilled Trades Occupations 28
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 33
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 21
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 24
Elementary Occupations 23
Total 252

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 27
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 85
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 64
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 23
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 38
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 43
Semi-Routine Occupation 51
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 22
Full-time Student 14
Total 367

Darlington, DL3 6DS is within the Darlington (Cockerton) policing neighbourhood, under the Durham Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near DL3 6DS
Neighbourhood Team Address Darlington (Cockerton)
Force Website: https://www.durham.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to DL3 6DS. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for DL3 6DS.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 14 closest railway stations to Darlington, DL3 6DS. The nearest railway station is North Road (Darlington), approximately 440 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
North Road (Darlington) 440 yards
Darlington 1.3 miles
Dinsdale 4 miles
Heighington 4.2 miles
Newton Aycliffe 5.4 miles
Teesside Airport 5.6 miles
Shildon 6.9 miles
Allens West 7.9 miles
Eaglescliffe 8.5 miles
Yarm 8.8 miles
Bishop Auckland 9.5 miles
Stockton 9.9 miles
Thornaby 11 miles
Billingham 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Darlington, DL3 6DS. The nearest is Reid Street Primary School, approximately 660 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Darlington, DL3 6DS. The nearest is Rise Carr College, approximately 550 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Rise Carr College 550 yards May 2018
    
Longfield Academy 0.8 miles October 2024
Polam Hall School (All Through) 1.3 miles October 2021
    
Haughton Academy 1.3 miles February 2022
    
St Aidan's Church of England Academy 1.4 miles January 2020
    
Carmel College 1.4 miles October 2024
Wyvern Academy 1.5 miles June 2023
    
Hummersknott Academy 1.8 miles September 2021
    
Hurworth School 3.8 miles September 2022
    
UTC South Durham 4.1 miles March 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Darlington, DL3 6DS. The nearest is Denmark Street Surgery, approximately 550 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Darlington, DL3 6DS. The nearest is Dencall, approximately 0.5 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest hospitals to Darlington, DL3 6DS. The nearest is Darlington Memorial Hospital, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Darlington, DL3 6DS. The nearest is The Village Optician, approximately 0.8 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.