Postcode DL3 8PU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.7 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 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Green 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 44.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from DL3 8PU.
College & Park West near DL3 8PU 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Green Park |
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 8PU postcode area, located within College & Park West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 8PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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.