Postcode DL3 0LW is located in an urban city, within the Brinkburn & Faverdale ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Cockerton & Hopetown area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cockerton & Hopetown is £43,519 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Denes.
Cockerton & Hopetown has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,336 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Cockerton & Hopetown has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cockerton & Hopetown is £43,519 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL3 0LW.
Cockerton & Hopetown near DL3 0LW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Denes | Medium | Walking directions to Denes |
| 0.4 mi | Denes | Medium | Walking directions to Denes |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Brinkburn & Faverdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £589,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 62 | £289,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £83,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £186,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £158,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brinkburn & Faverdale
In the DL3 0LW postcode area, located within Cockerton & Hopetown, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 0LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | A J Convenience Store | 49A Brinkburn Road, Darlington, DL3 6DU | Walking directions to A J Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Olympic Mini-Store | 2 Olympic Street, Darlington, DL3 6DL | Walking directions to Olympic Mini-Store |
| 0.4 mi | Somal Mini Market | 11A Brinkburn Road, Darlington, DL3 6DR | Walking directions to Somal Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Bates Avenue, Darlington, DL3 0TN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Faverdale Road, Darlington, DL3 0TA | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.