Postcode DL3 9UP 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 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cockerton & Hopetown is £43,519 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 2.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Cockerton & Hopetown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,940 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Cockerton & Hopetown has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.4% 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 per household in Cockerton & Hopetown is £43,519 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from DL3 9UP.
Cockerton & Hopetown near DL3 9UP 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £143,000 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 | 8 | £195,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £72,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £151,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £97,500 |
10 year median price trend in Cockerton
In the DL3 9UP postcode area, located within Cockerton & Hopetown, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL3 9UP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Whitby Way, Darlington, DL3 9SW | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
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.