Postcode DL3 8JB is located in an urban city, within the College ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the College & Park West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in College & Park West is £56,831 per year. The nearest station is Darlington located about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
College & Park West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,258 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
College & Park West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.5 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 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 8JB.
College & Park West near DL3 8JB 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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £276,250 in College area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £112,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £283,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in College
In the DL3 8JB postcode area, located within College & Park West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 8JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ken Warne | 17-19 Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7HD | Walking directions to Ken Warne |
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.