Postcode DL3 6LR 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.5 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 Darlington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is North Lodge Park.
Central Darlington & Pierremont has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,334 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Central Darlington & Pierremont has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from DL3 6LR.
Central Darlington & Pierremont near DL3 6LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darlington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
| 0.7 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | North Lodge Park | Medium | Walking directions to North Lodge Park |
| 0.2 mi | Stanhope Park | Small | Walking directions to Stanhope Park |
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Park | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £80,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £79,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £81,000 |
10 year median price trend in Northgate
In the DL3 6LR postcode area, located within Central Darlington & Pierremont, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 6LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Olumo Continental Foods | 1 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7BJ | Walking directions to Olumo Continental Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Gladstone Street, Darlington, DL3 6LA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Market Darlington | 127 Gladstone Street, Darlington, DL3 6LB | Walking directions to Mini Market Darlington |
| 0.1 mi | East West Halal Foods | 124 Gladstone Street, Darlington, DL3 6LE | Walking directions to East West Halal Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Ribbon | 120 Gladstone Street, Darlington, DL3 6JZ | Walking directions to Ribbon |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.