Rosebay Court is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 6RS is located in the Pierremont electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rosebay Court, Darlington, DL3 6RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 6RR, DL3 7UA, DL3 6SF, DL3 6SD, DL3 9UB, DL3 6SB, DL3 6RU, DL3 6SE, DL3 6HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL3 6RS is primarily male, with 56.6% 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 | 49.7% | 43.4% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -7.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 56.6% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 7.6% |
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 | 40% | 34.8% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 40.9% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 6.8% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 47.7% | 54.7% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 32.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 9.4% | -11.8% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 12.1% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 53% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% 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 | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.9% | 21.3% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 18.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 13.1% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 66.9% | 51.9% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 53.8% 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 | 68.2% | 53.8% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 10.6% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.9% | 28.1% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 22.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 53.8% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 9.4% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 15.6% | 9.0% | 2.2% | 13.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 13.1% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 76.7% | -25.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| Southern Asia | 19.5% | 1.2% | 18.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 16.1% | 1.7% | 14.4% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosebay Court was 1329.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1664.0% higher than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosebay Court has the 2nd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in College and the 2nd highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 855.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rosebay Court, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-10-15 | £83,685 |
| 9 Rosebay Court, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-05-29 | £118,746 |
| 18 Rosebay Court, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-11-24 | £89,097 |
| 4 Rosebay Court, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-11-16 | £73,374 |
| 19 Rosebay Court, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-09-07 | £95,713 |
DL3 6RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 1,578 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 | 440 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Junior School Abbey Road , DL3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | 1out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Infants' School Cleveland Terrace , DL3 8JA | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 2out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 1,908 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 | 1,486 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 | 1,623 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF | - not rated | 5,463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresas Hospice Movement | The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road | 124 yd | |
| The Tea Room | 33 Craig Street, DARLINGTON | 472 yd | |
| Willow Road Lunch Club | St Matthews Church Hall, Willow Road | 640 yd | |
| Bengal Heritage | 121 Gladstone Street, DARLINGTON | 694 yd | |
| Spice Toss | 42 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Bowling Club | Branson House, 104 Woodland Road | 114 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 1 Archer Street | 757 yd | |
| Angels Cut | 39 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 758 yd | |
| Darlington Freemasons Hall | Archer Street, Darlington | 766 yd | |
| Turks Head | 21 - 22 Bondgate, DARLINGTON | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Chicken | 189 Greenbank Road, DARLINGTON | 402 yd | |
| Frydays | 125 Salisbury Terrace, DARLINGTON | 530 yd | |
| The Pasta Shop Darlington | 10 Woodland Road, DARLINGTON | 551 yd | |
| Cakes N Boba | 59 Bondgate, DARLINGTON | 612 yd | |
| Little India | 129 Gladstone Street, Darlington | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Corporation Road, DARLINGTON | 586 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 61 - 63 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 710 yd | |
| Co-op | 315 Woodland Road, Darlington | 909 yd | |
| Co-op | 28 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 988 yd | |
| B\& M Retail Ltd | 60 - 64 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College VANE TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Playing Fields ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Larchfield Sports Centre (Closed) Larchfield Street | 859 yd | |
| The Fitness Centre 100-102 100-102 BONDGATE | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Darlington Railway Athletic Sports And Social Club BRINKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Penthouse Fitness Suite BAINBRIDGE HOUSE BAINBRIDGE HOUSE SKINNERGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| Federation Of Abbey Schools FEDERATION OF ABBEY SCHOOLS FEDERATION OF ABBEY SCHOOLS ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.