Postcode DL3 8BW 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 £310,750 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £273,250 and £410,000. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 1.9 miles away. There are 5 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 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 142 ft away from DL3 8BW.
Hummersknott near DL3 8BW 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bushell Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Bushell Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Broken Scar Picnic Area | Small | Walking directions to Broken Scar Picnic Area |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £310,750 (about £244 per square foot) in Hummersknott area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,053 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £345,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £284,975 | £240 |
| 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 | — | £275,000 | £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 | £252 | — | £232 | £227 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL3 8BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | 4, Copse Side, Darlington, DL3 8BW | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 17, West View, Darlington, DL3 8BP | Detached | Freehold | £338,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 4, West View, Darlington, DL3 8BP | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 23, West View, Darlington, DL3 8BP | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 29, West View, Darlington, DL3 8BP | Detached | Freehold | £187,500 |
In the DL3 8BW postcode area, located within Hummersknott, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Hummersknott Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Carmel College | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Embleton View | Other independent special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL3 8BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 8BW, 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 8BW 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 8BW in Hummersknott is £310,750 (about £244 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to DL3 8BW, including Hummersknott Academy (Good), Carmel College (Outstanding) and Embleton View (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DL3 8BW 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 8BW 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).