Postcode DL3 6NE 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, about 34% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Denes.
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 1.7% 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 6NE.
Central Darlington & Pierremont near DL3 6NE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| 1 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Denes | Medium | Walking directions to Denes |
| 0.1 mi | Denes | Medium | Walking directions to Denes |
| 0.3 mi | Denes | Medium | Walking directions to Denes |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 38 | £90,500 | £95 |
| Flats | 1 | £80,000 | £102 |
Sale price
| Year | Terraced |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Terraced |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £68 |
| 2017 | £74 |
| 2018 | £69 |
| 2019 | £65 |
| 2020 | £66 |
| 2021 | £74 |
| 2022 | £93 |
| 2023 | £88 |
| 2024 | £88 |
| 2025 | £96 |
| 2026 | £94 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL3 6NE.
In the DL3 6NE postcode area, located within Central Darlington & Pierremont, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 6NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Noaman's Store | 1 Brook Terrace, Darlington, DL3 6PJ | Walking directions to Noaman's Store |
| 0.1 mi | Shop n Drive | High Northgate, Darlington, DL1 1UQ | Walking directions to Shop n Drive |
| 0.2 mi | Madina | 27 Corporation Road, Darlington, DL3 6AE | Walking directions to Madina |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Corporation Road, Darlington, DL3 6AS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | High Northgate, Darlington, DL1 1UQ | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
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 6NE, 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
The area around DL3 6NE records about 77 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around DL3 6NE in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £90,000 (about £96 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DL3 6NE, including Corporation Road Community Primary School (Good), Reid Street Primary School (Good) and George Dent Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL3 6NE is North Road (Darlington), about 377 m away.
DL3 6NE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,268 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 6NE 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).
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.