Postcode DL1 3HB is located in an urban city, within the Whinfield ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Whinfield area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whinfield is £47,178 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Whinfield has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Whinfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whinfield is £47,178 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from DL1 3HB.
Whinfield near DL1 3HB 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £199 per square foot) in Whinfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £555,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £231,250 | £240 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £164,000 | £189 |
| Terraced | 11 | £117,000 | £170 |
| Flats | 2 | £71,500 | £146 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176,000 | £112,500 | £100,000 |
| 2017 | £173,500 | £114,000 | £100,760 |
| 2018 | £186,750 | £130,000 | £106,000 |
| 2019 | £188,000 | £135,000 | £110,975 |
| 2020 | £192,750 | £117,500 | £98,000 |
| 2021 | £210,000 | £122,000 | £107,500 |
| 2022 | £232,500 | £136,250 | £106,050 |
| 2023 | £222,500 | £142,000 | £112,000 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £160,650 | £105,000 |
| 2025 | £227,500 | £160,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | £200,000 | £115,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £174 | £135 | £149 |
| 2017 | £175 | £157 | £155 |
| 2018 | £167 | £167 | £157 |
| 2019 | £187 | £155 | £147 |
| 2020 | £186 | £157 | £125 |
| 2021 | £194 | £164 | £154 |
| 2022 | £228 | £186 | £140 |
| 2023 | £222 | £181 | £167 |
| 2024 | £214 | £184 | £134 |
| 2025 | £206 | £193 | £168 |
| 2026 | £276 | £189 | £172 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 3HB.
In the DL1 3HB postcode area, located within Whinfield, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 3HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Whinbush Way, Darlington, DL1 3RB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Haughton Green Convenience Store | Haughton Green, Darlington, DL1 2DD | Walking directions to Haughton Green Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Darlington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL1 3HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Keir
Whinfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Jamie Bartch
Whinfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Lola McEvoy
Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL1 3HB records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DL1 3HB in Whinfield is £190,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to DL1 3HB, including Whinfield Primary School, Springfield Academy (Good) and Haughton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DL1 3HB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,424 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 3HB is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Keir (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jamie Bartch (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.