Postcode DL3 8DR is located in an urban city, within the Park West 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 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hummersknott is £53,897 per year. The nearest station is Darlington located about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Hummersknott has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,081 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Hummersknott has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from DL3 8DR.
Hummersknott near DL3 8DR 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £268,500 in Park West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £765,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £99,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £278,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £345,000 |
10 year median price trend in Park West
In the DL3 8DR postcode area, located within Hummersknott, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 8DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Blackwell Store | 98 Carmel Road South, Darlington, DL3 8QN | Walking directions to Blackwell Store |
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.