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DL3

DARLINGTON

County Durham, North East, England

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DL3 covers DARLINGTON in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £197,855
1yr change ▼ 18.4%
Crime 64% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£197,855

▼ 18.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% below national avg

Crime Rate

133.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

64% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

375 Mbps

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.

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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

£177K £187K £197K £207K £217K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

8

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

112,489

Population

62

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.

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375.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DL3 DARLINGTON

What is the average house price in DL3 DARLINGTON?
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 DARLINGTON 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 is the population of DL3 DARLINGTON?
The population of DL3 (DARLINGTON) is approximately 112,489 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 19% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DL3 DARLINGTON?
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.

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