Elvet Place is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 0DA is located in the Cockerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elvet Place, Darlington, DL3 0DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 0DB, DL3 0BW, DL3 0UE, DL3 0DF, DL3 0BP, DL3 0DE, DL3 0DG, DL3 0BL, DL3 0BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL3 0DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48% | 50.4% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 27.1% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 49.1% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 10.6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.9% | 33.2% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 19.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 7.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 27.1% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.8% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 22.5% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 96.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 96.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elvet Place was 125.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% higher than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Elvet Place has the 17th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale and the 114th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Elvet Place, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-07-01 | £126,820 |
| 26 Elvet Place, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,995 | 2022-11-23 | £142,241 |
| 26 Elvet Place, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-11-18 | £147,515 |
| 14 Elvet Place, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2020-12-18 | £134,059 |
| 14 Elvet Place, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-12-11 | £137,176 |
DL3 0DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DL3 0DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP | - not rated | 3,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Leach Infants' School Stooperdale Avenue , DL3 0UG | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Leach Junior School Leach Grove , DL3 0TW | - not rated | 380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Newton Lane , Cockerton DL3 9EX | - not rated | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Newton Lane , Cockerton DL3 9EX | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington School of Maths and Science Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | - not rated | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington School of Maths & Science Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel RC College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 3,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadholme Dene Grove , DL3 9LU | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarm at Raventhorpe Carmel Road North , DL3 8JB | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie's Kitchen | The Deacon, Cleasby View | 134 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 12 Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 343 yd | |
| Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club | Cockerton Green, Darlington | 640 yd | |
| Robineau Cafe \& Patisserie | 27 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 648 yd | |
| Dough | 33 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deacon | Cleasby View, DARLINGTON | 117 yd | |
| St Mary's Community Centre | Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 343 yd | |
| The Mowden | Staindrop Road, Darlington | 569 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 2 West Auckland Road, Darlington | 736 yd | |
| Darlington Quoit Club | Raby Terrace, Darlington | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pizza | 82A Nickstream Lane, DARLINGTON | 309 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 56 Minors Crescent, DARLINGTON | 527 yd | |
| Pizza Master | 36 Cockerton Green, DARLINGTON | 587 yd | |
| Little Fat Buddha | 30 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 675 yd | |
| Spice 4 U | 8-10 Cockerton Green, Darlington | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 28 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 675 yd | |
| Co-op | 315 Woodland Road, Darlington | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cockerton Cricket Club COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Wyvern Academy EGGLESTON VIEW | grass pitches, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Darlington Railway Athletic Sports And Social Club BRINKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| West Park Academy Alderman Leach Drive | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 46.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.