Postcode DL3 0RW is located in an urban city, within the North Road 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is North Park.
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 3.2% 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 DL3 0RW.
Harrowgate Hill near DL3 0RW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | North Park | Large | Walking directions to North Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £245,000 | £227 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £140,000 | £174 |
| Terraced | 35 | £90,000 | £99 |
| Flats | 1 | £68,000 | £129 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL3 0RW.
In the DL3 0RW postcode area, located within Harrowgate Hill, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 0RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shop Locally | 221 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PU | Walking directions to Shop Locally |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 173 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Pick And Pay | 204 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EL | Walking directions to Pick And Pay |
| 0.5 mi | SB International Food Store | 313 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2JR | Walking directions to SB International Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | 97 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 0RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anne-Marie Curry
North Road - Elected 4 May 2023
Hilary Allen
North Road - Elected 4 May 2023
James Coe
North Road - Elected 4 May 2023
Lola McEvoy
Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL3 0RW 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 0RW in Harrowgate Hill is £95,000 (about £122 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DL3 0RW, including Rise Carr College (Good), Longfield Academy (Serious Weaknesses) and Harrowgate Hill Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL3 0RW is North Road (Darlington), about 942 m away.
DL3 0RW 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 0RW 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).
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.