Postcode DL3 0AA is located in an urban city, within the Harrowgate Hill ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Harrowgate Hill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harrowgate Hill is £48,585 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Drinkfield Marsh Nature Reserve.
Harrowgate Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Harrowgate Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from DL3 0AA.
Harrowgate Hill near DL3 0AA 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Drinkfield Marsh Nature Reserve | Large | Walking directions to Drinkfield Marsh Nature Reserve |
| 0.3 mi | Bensham Park | Small | Walking directions to Bensham Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £157,998 (about £179 per square foot) in Harrowgate Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £262,998 | £212 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £151,000 | £175 |
| Terraced | 17 | £126,000 | £155 |
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 | £289,248 | £156,000 | £133,500 |
| 2026 | £235,000 | £143,000 | £108,500 |
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 | £226 | £172 | £151 |
| 2026 | £208 | £201 | £123 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL3 0AA.
In the DL3 0AA postcode area, located within Harrowgate Hill, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 0AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 473 North Road, Darlington, DL1 3BN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 405 North Road, Darlington, DL1 3BN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | SB International Food Store | 313 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2JR | Walking directions to SB International Food 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 DL3 0AA, 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 DL3 0AA records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 DL3 0AA in Harrowgate Hill is £157,998 (about £179 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to DL3 0AA, including Longfield Academy (Serious Weaknesses), Harrowgate Hill Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DL3 0AA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,148 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 DL3 0AA 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).
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.