Acacia Street is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 6QD 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 Acacia Street, Darlington, DL3 6QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 6QE, DL3 6DJ, DL3 6DL, DL3 6QA, DL3 6DZ, DL3 6QF, DL3 6DY, DL3 6QB, DL3 6EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL3 6QD is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 48.5% | 46.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 53.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 42.1% | 41.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 32.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 15.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 57.7% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 28.2% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.6% | 12.3% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 23.6% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 33.3% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.2% | 97.1% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.3% | 95.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 97.3% | 95.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acacia Street was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acacia Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in College and the 149th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Acacia Street, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2026-02-26 | £85,000 |
| 14 Acacia Street, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2025-07-25 | £110,879 |
| 13 Acacia Street, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £110,500 | 2025-03-28 | £112,621 |
| 20 Acacia Street, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2025-01-16 | £88,323 |
| 39 Acacia Street, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2024-12-03 | £152,471 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reid Street Primary School Reid Street , DL3 6EX | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | - not rated | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Leach Junior School Leach Grove , DL3 0TW | - not rated | 964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel RC College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy of Sport Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield School Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Community 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 | 1,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 2,010 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 | 2,105 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 | 431 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarm at Raventhorpe Carmel Road North , DL3 8JB | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Road Lunch Club | St Matthews Church Hall, Willow Road | 160 yd | |
| Dine | Railway Pensions Management Limited, Stooperdale Offices | 196 yd | |
| The Tea Room | 33 Craig Street, DARLINGTON | 401 yd | |
| Andaman Home Cafe | Travellers Rest, 2 West Auckland Road | 692 yd | |
| Robineau Cafe \& Patisserie | 27 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brinkburn | Lady Kathryn Grove, Darlington | 281 yd | |
| Woodland Bowling Club | Branson House, 104 Woodland Road | 605 yd | |
| Cockerton Band & Musical Inst. | Cockerton Club, Woodland Road | 653 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 2 West Auckland Road, Darlington | 692 yd | |
| Hopetown & Whessoe WMC | 17-18 Alliance Street, Darlington | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yings | 53 Major Street, DARLINGTON | 250 yd | |
| Brinkburn Pizza | 2 Harrison Terrace, DARLINGTON | 341 yd | |
| Funky Chicken | 189 Greenbank Road, DARLINGTON | 597 yd | |
| Pizza Perfekt | 9 Brinkburn Road, Darlington | 597 yd | |
| Country Cuisine | 9B Brinkburn Road, Darlington | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 28 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 678 yd | |
| Co-op | 315 Woodland Road, Darlington | 757 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Corporation Road, DARLINGTON | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington Railway Athletic Sports And Social Club BRINKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| The King'S Centre WHESSOE ROAD | 961 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.