Postcode DL3 8BN is located in an urban city, within the Hummersknott ward 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 nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bushell Hill Park.
Hummersknott has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,409 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% 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 52.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL3 8BN.
Hummersknott near DL3 8BN 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 | Bushell Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Bushell Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Broken Scar Picnic Area | Small | Walking directions to Broken Scar Picnic Area |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Hummersknott area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £352,500 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £289,950 | £260 |
| Terraced | 3 | £217,500 | £170 |
| 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 | £338,000 | — | £280,000 | £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 | £321 | — | £260 | £227 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL3 8BN.
In the DL3 8BN postcode area, located within Hummersknott, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 8BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 102-106 Fulthorpe Avenue, Darlington, DL3 9XT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 8BN, 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 8BN 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 8BN in Hummersknott is £295,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DL3 8BN, including Hummersknott Academy (Good), Carmel College (Outstanding) and Mowden Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DL3 8BN scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,409 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 8BN 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).
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.