Postcode insights

DL3 6DA

Elmfield Street

Northgate

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Detailed insights for DL3 6DA

Overview

Postcode DL3 6DA is located in an urban city, within the Northgate ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Central Darlington & Pierremont area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £40,072 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Denes.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Darlington & Pierremont has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Darlington & Pierremont has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.3%

Approximately 16.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £40,072 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from DL3 6DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Darlington & Pierremont near DL3 6DA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DL3 6DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

North Road (Darlington)

N/A

Walking directions to North Road (Darlington)
0.8 mi

Darlington

N/A

Walking directions to Darlington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DL3 6DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDenesMediumWalking directions to Denes
0.4 miDenesMediumWalking directions to Denes
0.1 miNorth Lodge ParkMediumWalking directions to North Lodge Park

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
3,168.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.91(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.36(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.28(+95%)
Public order
16.38(+100%)
Other crime
9.17(+147%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
41.64%
Bangladeshi
103
35.15%
Indian
16
5.46%
Arab
15
5.12%
Other Asian
9
3.07%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
22.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
22.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
17.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.98%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.79%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
40.38%
Owns with a mortgage
22
21.15%
Owns outright
18
17.31%
Other social rented
12
11.54%
Social rents from council
5
4.81%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Northgate

Median price£90,000
Price per sq ft£96
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£71K – £107K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £90,000 (about £96 per square foot) in Northgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,150 up to £185,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced38£90,500£95
Flats1£80,000£102

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northgate.
YearTerraced
2016£55,000
2017£58,000
2018£62,000
2019£60,000
2020£63,000
2021£65,000
2022£72,100
2023£87,500
2024£75,000
2025£81,000
2026£93,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northgate.
YearTerraced
2016£68
2017£74
2018£69
2019£65
2020£66
2021£74
2022£93
2023£88
2024£88
2025£96
2026£94
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL3 6DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL3 6DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Sept 202552, Corporation Road, Darlington, DL3 6AJTerracedFreehold£155,000
19 Sept 20258, Westbrook Terrace, Darlington, DL3 6APTerracedFreehold£118,500
27 Feb 202611, Elmfield Terrace, Darlington, DL3 6NATerracedFreehold£105,000
16 May 202523, Elmfield Terrace, Darlington, DL3 6NATerracedFreehold£110,000
28 Mar 202522, Elmfield Terrace, Darlington, DL3 6NATerracedFreehold£118,000

Schools

In the DL3 6DA postcode area, located within Central Darlington & Pierremont, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL3 6DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCorporation Road Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNurseryGeorge Dent Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryReid Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 6DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DL3 6DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMadina27 Corporation Road, Darlington, DL3 6AEWalking directions to Madina
0.1 miCorner ShopHigh Northgate, Darlington, DL1 1UQWalking directions to Corner Shop
0.1 miShop n DriveHigh Northgate, Darlington, DL1 1UQWalking directions to Shop n Drive
0.2 miLifestyle Express116-118 Gladstone Street, Darlington, DL3 6JZWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miRibbon120 Gladstone Street, Darlington, DL3 6JZWalking directions to Ribbon

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 6DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sonia Elizabeth Kane

Northgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Syeda Sajna Begum Ali

Northgate - 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
WardNorthgateE05010424
ParishDarlington, unparished areaE43000249
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Darlington & PierremontE02007058
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Darlington 016FE01012354
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced2007-07-01

Frequently asked questions about DL3 6DA

Is DL3 6DA (Central Darlington & Pierremont) safe?

The area around DL3 6DA records about 136 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 6DA?

The median sale price around DL3 6DA in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £90,000 (about £96 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DL3 6DA?

There are 13 schools close to DL3 6DA, including Corporation Road Community Primary School (Good), George Dent Nursery School (Outstanding) and Reid Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DL3 6DA?

The closest station to DL3 6DA is North Road (Darlington), about 553 m away.

How deprived is the area around DL3 6DA?

DL3 6DA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 991 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DL3 6DA (Central Darlington & Pierremont) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Darlington covering DL3 6DA is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sonia Elizabeth Kane (Labour Party) and Syeda Sajna Begum Ali (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.