Verity Rise is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 0YB is located in the Harrowgate Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Verity Rise, Darlington, DL3 0YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 0YA, DL3 0YF, DL3 0YE, DL3 0JA, DL3 0AD, DL3 0JD, DL3 0AG, DL3 0YD, DL3 0ZP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL3 0YB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48% | 48.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 52% | 51.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 30.3% | 33.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 43% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 14.3% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 45% | 41% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 43.6% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 10.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 19% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11.5% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 23.8% | 7.5% | 13.4% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 17.5% | -0.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 19.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.4% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 98.5% | 97.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Verity Rise was 141.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.3% higher than the Harrowgate Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Verity Rise has the 18th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harrowgate Hill and the 100th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Verity Rise, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2023-08-31 | £244,799 |
| 6 Verity Rise, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2022-10-28 | £196,427 |
| 9 Verity Rise, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-02-11 | £222,622 |
| 4 Verity Rise, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-01-29 | £159,248 |
| 5 Verity Rise, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-10-03 | £171,627 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School Thompson Street West , DL3 0HZ | 2out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Kingsway , Thompson Street East DL1 3ES | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Pendleton Road South , DL1 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurney Pease Academy Dodsworth Street , DL1 2NG | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 2out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 3,928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 3,199 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 | 3,976 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 5,265 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | Burtree Lane, DARLINGTON | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSRM Sports & Social Club | Longfield Road, Darlington | 331 yd | |
| Harrowgate Club & Institute | Salters Lane North, Darlington | 817 yd | |
| St George's Bridge Centre | Alexandra House, 343 Whessoe Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Chapter | 10 Mayfair Road, DARLINGTON | 483 yd | |
| New Leung Kee | 14 Lowson Street, DARLINGTON | 516 yd | |
| The Leas Bakery | Thompson Street East, DARLINGTON | 792 yd | |
| Harries Pizzeria | 303 North Road, DARLINGTON | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 405 North Road, DARLINGTON | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club Ltd LONGFIELD ROAD | 319 yd | |
| Longfield Academy LONGFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 377 yd |
| Glebe Road (Closed) Glebe Road | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| North Park Whessoe Road | grass pitches | 935 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.