Postcode DL3 9RL is located in an urban city, within the Cockerton ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Cockerton & Hopetown area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.5 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 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Bushell Hill Park.
Cockerton & Hopetown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Cockerton & Hopetown has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.2% 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 109 ft away from DL3 9RL.
Cockerton & Hopetown near DL3 9RL 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bushell Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Bushell Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cockerton Green | Small | Walking directions to Cockerton Green |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £131,000 in Cockerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £275,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £195,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £72,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £90,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cockerton
In the DL3 9RL postcode area, located within Cockerton & Hopetown, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 9RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Whitby Way, Darlington, DL3 9SW | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Bates Avenue, Darlington, DL3 0TN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Cockerton Mini Market | 35 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL | Walking directions to Cockerton Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | 16-22 Cockerton Green, Darlington, DL3 9EH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 25-58 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.