Four Riggs is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 6LL is located in the Northgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Four Riggs, Darlington, DL3 6LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 6LG, DL3 6AH, DL3 6LQ, DL3 6LA, DL3 6LH, DL3 6LB, DL3 6JZ, DL3 6LE, DL3 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL3 6LL is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 49.3% | 46.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 6LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 46.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 29.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 13.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 42.5% | 47.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 29.5% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 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.
In the area around DL3 6LL this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 28.2% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 18.5% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.3% | 19.8% | 14.5% | 1.1% | 18.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 0.7% | -4.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 79.6% | 63.8% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, 72.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 72.5% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 16.8% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 72.5% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 14.4% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 9.3% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 24.3% | 6.5% | 17.8% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Four Riggs was 226.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 200.0% higher than the College average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Four Riggs has the 15th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in College and the 54th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid House Four Riggs, Darlington, Darlington Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-12-12 | £175,601 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | 1out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reid Street Primary School Reid Street , DL3 6EX | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's RC Primary School Beechwood Avenue , DL3 7HP | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Junior School Abbey Road , DL3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Infants' School Cleveland Terrace , DL3 8JA | 4out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,681 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 | 520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 1,270 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 | 1,164 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 | 1,631 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 3,502 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF | - not rated | 5,323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Heritage | 121 Gladstone Street, DARLINGTON | 67 yd | |
| Gi Gi's Leisure Ltd | Majestic Theatre, 78 - 80 Bondgate | 159 yd | |
| The Old Yard Tapas Bar | 98 Bondgate, Darlington | 216 yd | |
| Picco Bar And Pizzeria | 20 Bondgate, Darlington | 246 yd | |
| CuriosiTeas Play Cafe | 10 - 12 Queen Street, DARLINGTON | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Freemasons Hall | Archer Street, Darlington | 87 yd | |
| Darlington Junior Unionist Club | Kendrew Street, DARLINGTON | 137 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 1 Archer Street | 150 yd | |
| Turks Head | 21 - 22 Bondgate, DARLINGTON | 243 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 37 Skinnergate, Darlington | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antoni's | 109 Gladstone Street, DARLINGTON | 67 yd | |
| Zinga Fried Chicken | 131 - 133 Gladstone Street, Darlington | 82 yd | |
| Little India | 129 Gladstone Street, Darlington | 87 yd | |
| Kebab Grill | 53A Bondgate, DARLINGTON | 182 yd | |
| Cakes N Boba | 59 Bondgate, DARLINGTON | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B\& M Retail Ltd | 60 - 64 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 368 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Corporation Road, DARLINGTON | 427 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 - 54 Cornmill Centre, DARLINGTON | 455 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 61 - 63 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 460 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Victoria Road, Darlington | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Centre 100-102 100-102 BONDGATE | health and fitness suite | 248 yd |
| Penthouse Fitness Suite BAINBRIDGE HOUSE BAINBRIDGE HOUSE SKINNERGATE | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Larchfield Sports Centre (Closed) Larchfield Street | 562 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College VANE TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| The Dolphin Centre HORSE MARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 612 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Darlington) JOHN STREET | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Darlington) HAUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 799 yd |
| Darlington Cricket Club SOUTH TERRACE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| The Gym (Darlington) Eastmount Road | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Playing Fields ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 942 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.