Postcode DL3 9LH is located in an urban city, within the Brinkburn & Faverdale ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Cockerton & Hopetown area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cockerton & Hopetown is £36,100 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Denes Park.
Cockerton & Hopetown has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Cockerton & Hopetown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 92.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Cockerton & Hopetown is £36,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from DL3 9LH.
Cockerton & Hopetown near DL3 9LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Denes Park | Medium | Walking directions to Denes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Denes | Medium | Walking directions to Denes |
| 0.3 mi | Cockerton Green | Small | Walking directions to Cockerton Green |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 in Brinkburn & Faverdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £564,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £277,498 |
| Flats | 11 | £83,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £172,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £158,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brinkburn & Faverdale
In the DL3 9LH postcode area, located within Cockerton & Hopetown, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 9LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 25-58 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Cockerton Mini Market | 35 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL | Walking directions to Cockerton Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 16-22 Cockerton Green, Darlington, DL3 9EH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 11 Cockerton Green, Darlington, DL3 9AA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Olympic Mini-Store | 2 Olympic Street, Darlington, DL3 6DL | Walking directions to Olympic Mini-Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.