Northcote Terrace is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 6PU is located in the Pierremont electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northcote Terrace, Darlington, DL3 6PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 6PT, DL3 6PX, DL3 6QW, DL3 6QR, DL3 6QP, DL3 6PS, DL3 6QU, DL3 6PY, DL3 6QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL3 6PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49% | 49.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 50.6% | 54.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 25.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 13.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 44.9% | 44% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.6% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 19.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 15.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 17.7% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 19.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 16.4% | -3.4% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.3% | 90.8% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 91.7% | 90.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 90.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northcote Terrace was 155.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.8% higher than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northcote Terrace has the 20th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in College and the 86th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ice Cream Factory Northcote Terrace, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-12-18 | £189,773 |
| The Ice Cream Factory Northcote Terrace, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-09-28 | £183,333 |
| 5 Northcote Terrace, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2022-12-07 | £188,262 |
| The Ice Cream Factory Northcote Terrace, Darlington, Darlington Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-02-04 | £158,860 |
| 5 Northcote Terrace, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-02-21 | £206,158 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Street Primary School Reid Street , DL3 6EX | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | 1out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Pendleton Road South , DL1 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Newton Lane , Cockerton DL3 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 2out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,599 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 | 1,125 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 1,636 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 | 1,964 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 | 936 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 3,554 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 Tea Room | 33 Craig Street, DARLINGTON | 225 yd | |
| Willow Road Lunch Club | St Matthews Church Hall, Willow Road | 329 yd | |
| Dine | Railway Pensions Management Limited, Stooperdale Offices | 488 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, Meynell Road | 630 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 8, North Road Retail Park | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Arms | 18 Hopetown Lane, Darlington | 343 yd | |
| Hopetown & Whessoe WMC | 17-18 Alliance Street, Darlington | 369 yd | |
| The Brinkburn | Lady Kathryn Grove, Darlington | 463 yd | |
| Darlington Snooker Club | 1 Corporation Road, Darlington | 667 yd | |
| Darlington Indoor Bowls Club Limited | 95 North Road, Darlington | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Island | 90 Surtees Street, Darlington | 126 yd | |
| Brinkburn Pizza | 2 Harrison Terrace, DARLINGTON | 207 yd | |
| Golden Fisheries | 91 Surtees Street, DARLINGTON | 211 yd | |
| Pizza Perfekt | 9 Brinkburn Road, Darlington | 250 yd | |
| Country Cuisine | 9B Brinkburn Road, Darlington | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Corporation Road, DARLINGTON | 422 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, North Road Retail Park | 720 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | 97 North Road, Darlington | 748 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 6, North Road Retail Park | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Darlington) JOHN STREET | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Darlington Indoor Bowls Club North Road | indoor bowls | 724 yd |
| The King'S Centre WHESSOE ROAD | 791 yd | |
| Darlington Railway Athletic Sports And Social Club BRINKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| The Fitness Centre 100-102 100-102 BONDGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.