Postcode insights

DL3 0TU

Bates Avenue

Cockerton

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Detailed insights for DL3 0TU

Overview

Postcode DL3 0TU is located in an urban city, within the Cockerton ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Cockerton & Hopetown area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cockerton & Hopetown is £43,519 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Cockerton & Hopetown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,058 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Cockerton & Hopetown has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.3%

Approximately 7.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Cockerton & Hopetown is £43,519 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Cockerton & Hopetown near DL3 0TU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DL3 0TU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWest ParkLargeWalking directions to West Park
0.4 miCockerton GreenSmallWalking directions to Cockerton Green

Area Profile

Population
465
Population density
4,055.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.78(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.53(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.96(-39%)
Shoplifting
6.5(-44%)
Other theft
2.78(-54%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
449
96.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.29%
Other White
4
0.86%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.65%
Bangladeshi
1
0.22%
Total population: 465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
31.52%
Level 3 (A level)
78
21.2%
No qualifications
63
17.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
14.4%
Apprenticeship
30
8.15%
Total 16+ residents: 368

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
87
42.23%
Owns outright
81
39.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
9.22%
Other social rented
10
4.85%
Social rents from council
5
2.43%
Total households: 206

Property prices in Cockerton

Median price£147,250
Price per sq ft£162
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£121K – £175K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £147,250 (about £162 per square foot) in Cockerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £233,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cockerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£189,250£215
Semi-Detached40£157,500£179
Terraced14£118,250£122
Flats6£96,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cockerton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129,000£87,000£112,000£85,000
2017£184,020£83,500£120,400£74,000
2018£185,545£107,000£112,000£80,000
2019£188,750£82,000£117,000£86,250
2020£178,998£55,000£122,000£85,000
2021£178,750£105,000£130,000£92,250
2022£215,000£80,500£155,000£112,000
2023£186,000£68,000£137,250£100,000
2024£250,000£62,500£140,000£100,000
2025£184,250£72,750£152,000£108,000
2026£195,000£105,000£160,000£121,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockerton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£176£124£87
2017£181£166£131£78
2018£185£113£137£91
2019£184£126£124£93
2020£205£109£136£94
2021£170£130£141£113
2022£202£125£159£126
2023£203£132£151£108
2024£196£139£166£112
2025£215£129£172£118
2026£104£150£185£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockerton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cockerton in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL3 0TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202563, Bates Avenue, Darlington, DL3 0TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
28 Oct 202558, Bates Avenue, Darlington, DL3 0TTSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
06 Feb 202684, Stooperdale Avenue, Darlington, DL3 0UDSemi-DetachedFreehold£147,000
29 Oct 202569, Stooperdale Avenue, Darlington, DL3 0UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,500
20 Jun 202591, Stooperdale Avenue, Darlington, DL3 0UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,500

Schools

In the DL3 0TU postcode area, located within Cockerton & Hopetown, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL3 0TU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMount Pleasant Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 0TU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DL3 0TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierBates Avenue, Darlington, DL3 0TNWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miCockerton Mini Market35 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9ELWalking directions to Cockerton Mini Market
0.4 miCo-op Food25-58 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLidlFaverdale Road, Darlington, DL3 0TAWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miHeron Foods16-22 Cockerton Green, Darlington, DL3 9EHWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 0TU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jan Cossins

Cockerton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jim Garner

Cockerton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Neil Johnson

Cockerton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lola McEvoy

Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictDarlingtonE06000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyDarlingtonE14001190
WardCockertonE05010414
ParishDarlington, unparished areaE43000249
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cockerton & HopetownE02002564
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Darlington 006BE01012310
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DL3 0TU

Is DL3 0TU (Cockerton & Hopetown) safe?

The area around DL3 0TU records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near DL3 0TU?

The median sale price around DL3 0TU in Cockerton & Hopetown is £147,250 (about £162 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DL3 0TU?

There are 9 schools close to DL3 0TU, including St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and Mount Pleasant Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DL3 0TU?

DL3 0TU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,058 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DL3 0TU (Cockerton & Hopetown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Darlington covering DL3 0TU is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jan Cossins (Labour Party), Jim Garner (Labour Party) and Neil Johnson (Labour Party).

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.