DL1 or DL3?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- DL3 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- DL3 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
- The most recent EPC we hold is A in DL1 and D in DL3.
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DL1
Darlington
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DL3
Darlington
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| Median home sale nearby | — | — |
| Average sold price | — | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +3.8% (Darlington) | — |
| Dwelling type | Semi-detached house | Semi-detached house |
| Floor area | 96 m² | 149 m² |
| Built | 2023 | 1900–1929 |
| Energy rating | A | D |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £513/yr | £1909/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 716 recorded | 530 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 3 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, DL1 or DL3?
DL3 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (716 in DL1 against 530 in DL3, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is DL1 or DL3 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, DL1 sits in decile 3 of 10 and DL3 in decile 7, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in DL1 or DL3?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.