DL3 — DARLINGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DL3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DL3 is £197,855, broadly in line with the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DL3 cost 31.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DL3 have fallen 18.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£332,445	267
Semi-detached	£202,083	766
Terraced	£116,997	1032
Flat	£117,362	223
All types	£197,855	2354

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DL3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 133.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DL3 has a crime rate significantly 64% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

41.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

30.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

25.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DL3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DL3 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
George Dent Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Rise Carr College	Other	Not inspected	mi
Harrowgate Hill Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Reid Street Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hummersknott Academy	Secondary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

112,489

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

19.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DL3 are 375.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

375.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DL3 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DL3 — DARLINGTON

Area Summary

DL3 (DARLINGTON) offers affordable property prices (£197,855, 31% below national average), higher-than-average crime (64% above national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (375 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DL2

DARLINGTON

£282K

▼ 1.6% YoY

DL4

SHILDON

£87K

▲ 38.6% YoY

DL5

NEWTON AYCLIFFE

£158K

▲ 1.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DL3?

The average house price in DL3 (DARLINGTON) is £197,855, based on 2354 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 18.4% over the past year.

Is DL3 a safe area to live?

Crime in DL3 is above the national average (133.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (41.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (30.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DL3?

There are 20 schools in or near DL3. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DL3?

Council tax in DL3 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DL3?

The average broadband download speed in DL3 is 375 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DL3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in DL3 are owner-occupied. 19% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 112,489.