Living in DL3, Darlington
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DL3 in Darlington. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Darlington: £158,188, up 3.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around DL3
134 recorded home sales on the streets around central DL3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £148,000 and a range from £55,000 to £1,150,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 WOODLANDS COURT THE WOODLANDS, DL3 9UB | flat-maisonette | £190,000 | 2026-06-22 |
| 2 BANKLANDS COURT, DL3 9JS | flat-maisonette | £78,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 144 CRAIG STREET, DL3 6HH | terraced | £115,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 2 WOODLAND TERRACE, DL3 9NU | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 12 DENESIDE ROAD, DL3 9HZ | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 13 OLYMPIC STREET, DL3 6DL | terraced | £104,000 | 2026-05-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
29 schools within 3 miles , of which 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Abbey Infants' School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Polam Hall School | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
18 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
541 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DL3 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Darlington's figures.
Common questions about DL3
What is the average house price in DL3?
The average sold price in Darlington is £158,188 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DL3?
Prices in Darlington are up 3.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DL3?
The median of 134 recorded sales around central DL3 in the last 2 years is £148,000, ranging from £55,000 to £1,150,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DL3?
29 schools sit within 3 miles of central DL3, and 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DL3?
541 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL3 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is DL3 at risk of flooding?
Central DL3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DL3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 87% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £148,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 541 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DL3 safe?
541 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DL3 or DL98, DL3 or DL2, DL3 or DL1.
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