Richmond Close is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 0DS 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 Richmond Close, Darlington, DL3 0DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 0DH, DL3 0DT, DL3 0UB, DL3 0DP, DL3 0DY, DL3 0UA, DL3 0DJ, DL3 0DR, DL3 0TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL3 0DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 54% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 27.6% | 36.2% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 39.7% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 16.1% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 4.5% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 43.4% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 38% | 36.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 14.2% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 21.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 28% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.6% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.4% | 97.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Close was 85.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.6% lower than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Richmond Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale and the 166th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Richmond Close, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2022-08-05 | £107,640 |
| 4 Richmond Close, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2019-01-09 | £121,843 |
| 8 Richmond Close, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,500 | 2016-12-16 | £154,269 |
| 10 Richmond Close, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2015-12-16 | £129,232 |
| 8 Richmond Close, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2015-11-23 | £140,283 |
DL3 0DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Newton Lane , DL3 9HE | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Academy Alderman Leach Drive , DL2 2GF | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Newton Lane , Cockerton DL3 9EX | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowden Junior School Conyers Avenue , DL3 9DE | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 2out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 4,295 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 3,618 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 | 2out of 4 | 3,432 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 | 1out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 4,295 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbar The Great | 22 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 486 yd | |
| Angie's Kitchen | The Deacon, Cleasby View | 529 yd | |
| Cactus Kitchen | 4 Tillage Green, DARLINGTON | 668 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 12 Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 786 yd | |
| Robineau Cafe \& Patisserie | 27 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deacon | Cleasby View, DARLINGTON | 485 yd | |
| Darlington Quoit Club | Raby Terrace, Darlington | 486 yd | |
| The White Heifer That Travelled | John Fowler Way, DARLINGTON | 696 yd | |
| St Mary's Community Centre | Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 786 yd | |
| The Mowden | Staindrop Road, Darlington | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pizza | 82A Nickstream Lane, DARLINGTON | 136 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 56 Minors Crescent, DARLINGTON | 352 yd | |
| Cooplands | 1A Tillage Green, DARLINGTON | 667 yd | |
| Pizza Guys | 63 Alverton Drive, Darlington | 702 yd | |
| China House | 61 Alverton Drive, DARLINGTON | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 10 Tillage Green, DARLINGTON | 668 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 8 Invention Row, DARLINGTON | 754 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer PLC | 7 Invention Row, DARLINGTON | 835 yd | |
| Co-op | 28 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Primary School NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| West Park Academy Alderman Leach Drive | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Cockerton Cricket Club COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Wyvern Academy EGGLESTON VIEW | grass pitches, swimming pool | 854 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 | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.