Postcode DL3 8HB is located in an urban city, within the Park West ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the College & Park West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in College & Park West is £56,831 per year. The nearest station is Darlington, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Park.
College & Park West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,508 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
College & Park West has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in College & Park West is £56,831 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL3 8HB.
College & Park West near DL3 8HB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | South Park | Large | Walking directions to South Park |
| 0.2 mi | Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Green Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Park West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £487,500 | £263 |
| Terraced | 8 | £364,000 | £170 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £280,000 | £240 |
| Flats | 14 | £120,000 | £172 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £279,950 | £115,000 | £221,500 | £179,950 |
| 2017 | £299,950 | £112,750 | £236,000 | £216,975 |
| 2018 | £360,000 | £99,950 | £249,000 | £234,950 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £84,750 | £235,750 | £249,950 |
| 2020 | £385,000 | £83,500 | £225,000 | £300,000 |
| 2021 | £548,121 | £87,000 | £278,000 | £285,000 |
| 2022 | £515,000 | £106,000 | £274,500 | £312,000 |
| 2023 | £575,000 | £110,000 | £287,500 | £281,000 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £97,250 | £267,000 | £265,000 |
| 2025 | £517,500 | £110,000 | £287,500 | £345,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £122,500 | £257,500 | £384,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211 | £161 | £183 | £170 |
| 2017 | £208 | £172 | £199 | £158 |
| 2018 | £210 | £163 | £192 | £146 |
| 2019 | £194 | £132 | £182 | £148 |
| 2020 | £226 | £156 | £198 | £144 |
| 2021 | £238 | £126 | £212 | £165 |
| 2022 | £253 | £179 | £238 | £178 |
| 2023 | £252 | £174 | £247 | £175 |
| 2024 | £249 | £180 | £234 | £184 |
| 2025 | £261 | £175 | £239 | £169 |
| 2026 | £265 | £175 | £274 | £182 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL3 8HB.
In the DL3 8HB postcode area, located within College & Park West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 8HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shop N Drive | 66 - 76 Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5NP | Walking directions to Shop N Drive |
| 0.3 mi | Ken Warne | 17-19 Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7HD | Walking directions to Ken Warne |
| 0.5 mi | Blackwell Store | 98 Carmel Road South, Darlington, DL3 8QN | Walking directions to Blackwell Store |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Victoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5JG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 8HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bob Donoghue
Park West - Elected 4 May 2023
Heather Scott
Park West - Elected 4 May 2023
Lola McEvoy
Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL3 8HB records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8HB in College & Park West is £295,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DL3 8HB, including St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Polam Hall School (Good) and Abbey Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL3 8HB is Darlington, about 1,397 m away.
DL3 8HB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,508 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 8HB is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bob Donoghue (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Heather Scott (Conservative and Unionist 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.