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DL3 0QR

Meynell Road

North Road

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Detailed insights for DL3 0QR

Overview

Postcode DL3 0QR is located in an urban city, within the North Road ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Rise Carr area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 234.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rise Carr is £36,264 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is North Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
235
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Rise Carr has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Rise Carr has a very high crime rate, with approximately 234.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.8%

Approximately 19.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Rise Carr is £36,264 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL3 0QR.

Flood risk

No risk

Rise Carr near DL3 0QR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DL3 0QR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

North Road (Darlington)

N/A

Walking directions to North Road (Darlington)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DL3 0QR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorth ParkLargeWalking directions to North Park
0.2 miDenesMediumWalking directions to Denes
0.4 miDenesMediumWalking directions to Denes

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
4,298.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
105.92(+385%)
Violence and sexual offences
103.83(+169%)
Shoplifting
97.56(+734%)
Criminal damage and arson
39.72(+248%)
Public order
20.91(+155%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
80.91%
Other White
17
7.05%
Other
7
2.9%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
2.49%
Other Asian
4
1.66%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
24.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
19.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
18.46%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
67
53.17%
Social rents from council
22
17.46%
Owns outright
16
12.7%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.73%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.76%
Total households: 126

Property prices in North Road

Median price£95,000
Price per sq ft£122
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£71K – £148K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £95,000 (about £122 per square foot) in North Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£245,000£227
Semi-Detached17£140,000£174
Terraced35£90,000£99
Flats1£68,000£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£50,000£122,000£61,000
2017£189,000£63,000£114,000£65,000
2018£164,750£84,000£120,500£62,800
2019£175,000£65,000£110,000£67,000
2020£180,000£65,500£120,000£60,250
2021£196,000£70,000£123,500£70,000
2022£190,000£58,000£125,000£77,500
2023£217,500£58,750£125,000£75,000
2024£226,500£83,000£125,000£79,750
2025£233,750£73,500£136,750£90,000
2026£68,000£160,000£90,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145£137£157£88
2017£148£136£134£76
2018£173£118£133£76
2019£168£160£131£78
2020£167£128£151£76
2021£179£143£145£79
2022£214£106£149£98
2023£181£103£167£99
2024£237£152£166£92
2025£223£171£179£96
2026£129£180£109
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Road in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL3 0QR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL3 0QR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 20258, Anns Terrace, Darlington, DL3 6RFTerracedFreehold£96,950
29 Apr 2025First Floor Flat, 42, North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EQFlatsLeasehold£55,000
20 May 202635, Barlby Drive, Darlington, DL3 0QDTerracedFreehold£187,000
31 Oct 202529, Barlby Drive, Darlington, DL3 0QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
15 Aug 202514, Barlby Drive, Darlington, DL3 0QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the DL3 0QR postcode area, located within Rise Carr, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL3 0QR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableRise Carr CollegePupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNorthwood Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCorporation Road Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 0QR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DL3 0QR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons97 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miMarket96 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EQWalking directions to Market
0.1 miRomanian Shop98 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EQWalking directions to Romanian Shop
0.1 miPremier66-70 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EQWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miDima Mini Market136 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EJWalking directions to Dima Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Darlington district (2025-26).

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,845
Band C£2,108
Band D£2,372
Band E£2,899
Band F£3,426
Band G£3,953
Band H£4,743

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DL3 0QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anne-Marie Curry

North Road - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Hilary Allen

North Road - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

James Coe

North Road - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Lola McEvoy

Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictDarlingtonE06000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyDarlingtonE14001190
WardNorth RoadE05010423
ParishDarlington, unparished areaE43000249
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rise CarrE02002562
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Darlington 004AE01012349
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DL3 0QR

Is DL3 0QR (Rise Carr) safe?

The area around DL3 0QR records about 235 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DL3 0QR?

The median sale price around DL3 0QR in Rise Carr is £95,000 (about £122 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DL3 0QR?

There are 13 schools close to DL3 0QR, including Rise Carr College (Good), Northwood Primary School (Good) and Corporation Road Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DL3 0QR?

The closest station to DL3 0QR is North Road (Darlington), about 203 m away.

How deprived is the area around DL3 0QR?

DL3 0QR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 552 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DL3 0QR (Rise Carr) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Darlington covering DL3 0QR is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anne-Marie Curry (Liberal Democrats), Hilary Allen (Liberal Democrats) and James Coe (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

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.