Postcode DL3 8AY is located in an urban city, within the Hummersknott area of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Hummersknott area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hummersknott is £53,897 per year. The median sale price in Hummersknott is £297,500 (around £241 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £265,750 and £386,250. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Broken Scar Picnic Area.
Hummersknott has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,869 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Hummersknott has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hummersknott is £53,897 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from DL3 8AY.
Hummersknott near DL3 8AY 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Broken Scar Picnic Area | Small | Walking directions to Broken Scar Picnic Area |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 (about £241 per square foot) in Hummersknott area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,053 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £344,000 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £275,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 2 | £195,000 | £185 |
| Flats | 3 | £150,000 | £206 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257,500 | £146,000 | £210,000 | — |
| 2017 | £285,000 | £135,000 | £196,000 | £210,250 |
| 2018 | £346,500 | £122,500 | £225,000 | £247,500 |
| 2019 | £363,748 | £130,000 | £220,000 | £240,000 |
| 2020 | £304,000 | £131,250 | £210,000 | £197,000 |
| 2021 | £339,975 | £150,000 | £238,000 | £222,000 |
| 2022 | £354,000 | £152,000 | £240,000 | £279,250 |
| 2023 | £312,500 | £160,000 | £262,500 | — |
| 2024 | £355,000 | £163,750 | £243,000 | £236,500 |
| 2025 | £370,000 | £147,000 | £289,950 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £332,500 | — | £271,500 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220 | £178 | £176 | — |
| 2017 | £214 | £202 | £180 | £143 |
| 2018 | £210 | £266 | £184 | £198 |
| 2019 | £229 | £160 | £186 | £159 |
| 2020 | £224 | £167 | £199 | £168 |
| 2021 | £226 | £177 | £205 | £191 |
| 2022 | £255 | £217 | £214 | £196 |
| 2023 | £229 | £196 | £223 | — |
| 2024 | £248 | £211 | £225 | £188 |
| 2025 | £251 | £212 | £245 | £170 |
| 2026 | £252 | — | £236 | £227 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL3 8AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2026 | 6, St Giles Close, Darlington, DL3 8AY | Detached | Freehold | £506,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 42, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, DL3 8AT | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 19, Pentland Grove, Darlington, DL3 8BA | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 1, Hummersknott Avenue, Darlington, DL3 8JX | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 3, Carroll Road, Darlington, DL3 8JY | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the DL3 8AY postcode area, located within Hummersknott, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL3 8AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 102-106 Fulthorpe Avenue, Darlington, DL3 9XT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Darlington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL3 8AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kate Mammolotti
Hummersknott - Elected 4 May 2023
Thomas Julian Robinson
Hummersknott - Elected 4 May 2023
Lola McEvoy
Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL3 8AY records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around DL3 8AY in Hummersknott is £297,500 (about £241 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DL3 8AY, including Hummersknott Academy (Good), Carmel College (Outstanding) and Mowden Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DL3 8AY scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,869 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 8AY is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kate Mammolotti (Green Party) and Thomas Julian Robinson (Green Party).