Postcode DL3 6ES 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 high crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £40,072 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Denes Park.
Central Darlington & Pierremont has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,268 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Central Darlington & Pierremont has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
The average income per household in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £40,072 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL3 6ES.
Central Darlington & Pierremont near DL3 6ES 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Denes Park | Medium | Walking directions to Denes Park |
| 0.3 mi | Denes | Medium | Walking directions to Denes |
| 0.2 mi | Denes | Medium | Walking directions to Denes |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £87,000 in Northgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £220,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £210,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £74,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £90,500 |
10 year median price trend in Northgate
In the DL3 6ES postcode area, located within Central Darlington & Pierremont, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 6ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Corporation Road, Darlington, DL3 6AS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Major Stores | 30 Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, DL3 6HT | Walking directions to Major Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Noaman's Store | 1 Brook Terrace, Darlington, DL3 6PJ | Walking directions to Noaman's Store |
| 0.3 mi | Surma Food Store | Gladstone Street, Darlington, DL3 6BN | Walking directions to Surma Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Somal Mini Market | 11A Brinkburn Road, Darlington, DL3 6DR | Walking directions to Somal Mini Market |
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 6ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sonia Elizabeth Kane
Northgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Syeda Sajna Begum Ali
Northgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Lola McEvoy
Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.