Bates Avenue is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 0TJ 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 Bates Avenue, Darlington, DL3 0TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 0TL, DL3 0SP, DL3 0SR, DL3 0TN, DL3 0TH, DL3 0TW, DL3 0TP, DL3 0LF, DL3 0TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL3 0TJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 54.9% | 49.8% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.1% | 50.2% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DL3 0TJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.8% | 43.6% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 34.6% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 38.3% | 42.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35.3% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 11.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 25.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 10.7% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 17.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 18.2% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 18.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 97.2% | 98.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 98.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 32.6% | 13.5% | 19.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bates Avenue was 70.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bates Avenue has the 26th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Bates Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-11-01 | £154,745 |
| 8 Bates Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2013-11-01 | £170,878 |
| 4 Bates Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,500 | 2012-04-27 | £75,089 |
| 20 Bates Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2010-10-08 | £123,131 |
| 10 Bates Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2010-05-28 | £165,410 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP | - not rated | 3,517 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 Junior School Leach Grove , DL3 0TW | - not rated | 251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Leach Infants' School Stooperdale Avenue , DL3 0UG | - not rated | 398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | - not rated | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Newton Lane , Cockerton DL3 9EX | - not rated | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington School of Maths & Science Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel RC College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 1,911 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 | 1,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 2,757 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 | 2,763 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadholme Dene Grove , DL3 9LU | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarm at Raventhorpe Carmel Road North , DL3 8JB | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Glebe Road , DL1 3EB | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robineau Cafe \& Patisserie | 27 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 551 yd | |
| Dough | 33 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 551 yd | |
| Akbar The Great | 22 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 581 yd | |
| Andaman Home Cafe | Travellers Rest, 2 West Auckland Road | 635 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 12 Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Quoit Club | Raby Terrace, Darlington | 581 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 2 West Auckland Road, Darlington | 635 yd | |
| St Mary's Community Centre | Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 676 yd | |
| Cockerton Band & Musical Inst. | Cockerton Club, Woodland Road | 714 yd | |
| The Deacon | Cleasby View, DARLINGTON | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Fat Buddha | 30 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 538 yd | |
| Godfathers | 6 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 635 yd | |
| Noodle House | 10 West Auckland Road, Darlington | 635 yd | |
| Sliceburg | 4 West Auckland Road, Darlington | 641 yd | |
| Pizza Master | 36 Cockerton Green, DARLINGTON | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 28 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 538 yd | |
| Co-op | 315 Woodland Road, Darlington | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington Railway Athletic Sports And Social Club BRINKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Cockerton Cricket Club COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Keep Fit Darlington 1-3 LAKELAND ESTATES BUSINESS PARK 1-3 LAKELAND ESTATES BUSINESS PARK FAVERDALE NORTH | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| West Park Academy Alderman Leach Drive | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.