College Court is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 7EB is located in the College electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Court, Darlington, DL3 7EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 7BA, DL3 7UU, DL3 7FF, DL3 7FE, DL3 7FD, DL3 7AE, DL3 7AZ, DL3 7UX, DL3 7BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL3 7EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 54.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 45.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 34.2% | 34.7% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 33.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 17% | 15.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
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 | 45.8% | 39.9% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 33.9% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 16.8% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 21.1% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 4.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 44.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.7% | 91.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 86.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 85.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Court was 16.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Court has the 7th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in College and the 37th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 College Court, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-07-23 | £128,922 |
| 6 College Court, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2015-11-13 | £142,112 |
| 4 College Court, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-11-28 | £132,521 |
| 6 College Court, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2007-08-17 | £127,627 |
| 5 College Court, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1999-12-01 | £81,111 |
DL3 7EB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DL3 7EB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 154 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Junior School Abbey Road , DL3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Infants' School Cleveland Terrace , DL3 8JA | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's RC Primary School Beechwood Avenue , DL3 7HP | 4out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reid Street Primary School Reid Street , DL3 6EX | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | 1out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 2out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 298 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 2,011 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 | 1,075 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF | - not rated | 4,976 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 | 365 yd | |
| House Of Flavour Inc | 53 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 474 yd | |
| Spice Toss | 42 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 479 yd | |
| Maggie's | 54 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 479 yd | |
| Hideaway | 26 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Cut | 39 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 537 yd | |
| Woodland Bowling Club | Branson House, 104 Woodland Road | 550 yd | |
| Hash Bar \& Kitchen | 14 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington | 641 yd | |
| Number Twenty Two Alehouse And Canteen | 22 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington | 641 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 1 Archer Street | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Right Plaice | 40 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 479 yd | |
| Marinos Pizza | 32A Larchfield Street, DARLINGTON | 511 yd | |
| Stacked Loaded Sandwiches | 36 Duke Street, Darlington | 526 yd | |
| Street Pasta | 36 Duke Street, Darlington | 526 yd | |
| The Pasta Shop Darlington | 10 Woodland Road, DARLINGTON | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 61 - 63 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 446 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Corporation Road, DARLINGTON | 903 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 - 54 Cornmill Centre, DARLINGTON | 1,006 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 | 185 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Playing Fields ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Larchfield Sports Centre (Closed) Larchfield Street | 545 yd | |
| Federation Of Abbey Schools FEDERATION OF ABBEY SCHOOLS FEDERATION OF ABBEY SCHOOLS ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Penthouse Fitness Suite BAINBRIDGE HOUSE BAINBRIDGE HOUSE SKINNERGATE | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| The Fitness Centre 100-102 100-102 BONDGATE | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| The Dolphin Centre HORSE MARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,009 yd |
| Polam Hall School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Darlington Cricket Club SOUTH TERRACE | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.