Postcode DL1 3AR is located in an urban city, within the Harrowgate Hill area of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Harrowgate Hill area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harrowgate Hill is £48,585 per year. The median sale price in Harrowgate Hill is £156,000 (around £178 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,000 and £224,995. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bensham Park.
Harrowgate Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,208 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Harrowgate Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harrowgate Hill is £48,585 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL1 3AR.
Harrowgate Hill near DL1 3AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bensham Park | Small | Walking directions to Bensham Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £178 per square foot) in Harrowgate Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £260,000 | £230 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £155,000 | £176 |
| Terraced | 15 | £98,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,750 | £110,000 | £84,000 |
| 2017 | £205,000 | £122,750 | £66,000 |
| 2018 | £192,475 | £119,000 | £78,000 |
| 2019 | £225,000 | £114,500 | £73,500 |
| 2020 | £210,000 | £121,500 | £90,000 |
| 2021 | £243,500 | £136,000 | £89,750 |
| 2022 | £244,000 | £130,001 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £220,000 | £134,500 | £102,000 |
| 2024 | £260,250 | £141,000 | £113,750 |
| 2025 | £273,995 | £160,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £235,000 | £150,000 | £102,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183 | £119 | £78 |
| 2017 | £182 | £129 | £84 |
| 2018 | £167 | £136 | £90 |
| 2019 | £175 | £136 | £84 |
| 2020 | £195 | £133 | £95 |
| 2021 | £194 | £149 | £95 |
| 2022 | £218 | £149 | £113 |
| 2023 | £237 | £161 | £114 |
| 2024 | £215 | £164 | £113 |
| 2025 | £229 | £173 | £149 |
| 2026 | £208 | £201 | £110 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 3AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 10, Birch Road, Darlington, DL1 3AR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £151,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 10, Birch Road, Darlington, DL1 3AR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 25, Sorrel Close, Darlington, DL1 3FD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 31, Mayfair Road, Darlington, DL1 3AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 18, Lime Avenue, Darlington, DL1 3AN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 |
In the DL1 3AR postcode area, located within Harrowgate Hill, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL1 3AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 473 North Road, Darlington, DL1 3BN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 405 North Road, Darlington, DL1 3BN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Darlington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL1 3AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anna-Maria Toms
Harrowgate Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Lawley
Harrowgate Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Roz Henderson
Harrowgate Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Lola McEvoy
Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL1 3AR records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DL1 3AR in Harrowgate Hill is £156,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to DL1 3AR, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Good), Harrowgate Hill Primary School (Requires improvement) and Longfield Academy (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DL1 3AR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,208 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Darlington covering DL1 3AR is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anna-Maria Toms (Green Party), Richard Lawley (Green Party) and Roz Henderson (Green Party).