Postcode DL3 8SE is located in an urban city, within the Hummersknott 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 16.4 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 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Hummersknott has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Hummersknott has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL3 8SE.
Hummersknott near DL3 8SE 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Hummersknott area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £142,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £277,500 |
| Terraced | 5 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hummersknott
In the DL3 8SE postcode area, located within Hummersknott, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.