Broadmeadows, Darlington, DL3 8SP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL3 8SP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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	51.1%	52.5%	1.4%	51.0%	1.5%
Male	48.9%	47.5%	-1.4%	49.0%	-1.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DL3 8SP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.4%	18.4%	1.0%	37.9%	-19.5%
Married: Opposite sex	69.9%	66.5%	-3.4%	44.2%	22.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	4.2%	7.5%	3.3%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	7.6%	6.7%	-0.9%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

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	51.1%	48%	-3.1%	48.4%	-0.4%
Good health	31.7%	36.2%	4.5%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	13.8%	12.4%	-1.4%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	2.6%	2.7%	0.1%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 8SP this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.1%	8.4%	0.3%	18.2%	-9.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	3.8%	5.9%	2.1%	9.6%	-3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	9.3%	-7.2%	13.4%	-4.1%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	4.2%	-0.9%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	9.7%	-4.3%	16.9%	-7.2%
Degree or Similar	48.3%	60.8%	12.5%	33.8%	27.0%
Other	4.2%	1.7%	-2.5%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.1%	4.4%	3.3%	3.1%	1.3%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.0%	-1.0%
White	95.9%	95.6%	-0.3%	81.4%	14.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.6% 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	95.5%	94.6%	-0.9%	83.2%	11.4%
European Union	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	3.7%	1.1%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	94.6%	-0.5%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.2%	76.7%	13.5%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.1%	37.2%	-6.1%
Christian	62.5%	46.2%	16.3%
Hindu	4.4%	1.7%	2.7%
Not answered	2%	6.0%	-4.0%

Safety

Is Broadmeadows Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadmeadows was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.0% higher than the Hummersknott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Broadmeadows has the 4th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hummersknott and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in DL3 8SP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Broadmeadows are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Darlington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Broadmeadows, Darlington, DL3 8SP

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL3 8SP

Average Price
£397,459

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£397,459

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Broadmeadows

Average Price
£424,297

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£424,297

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on BroadmeadowsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Broadmeadows, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2024-12-04	£570,221
14 Broadmeadows, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-08-29	£355,020
11 Broadmeadows, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-06-18	£486,784
17 Broadmeadows, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2020-06-17	£545,679
4 Broadmeadows, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2019-08-23	£360,941

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL3 8SP

Employment

DL3 8SP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8SP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	75
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Education	20
Human health and social work activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Manufacturing	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY	4out of 4	1,617 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR	- not rated	2,162 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG	3out of 4	2,643 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP	- not rated	3,270 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND	- not rated	3,311 yd	Local authority nursery school	No	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mowden Infant School Bushel Hill Drive , DL3 9QG	3out of 4	456 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mowden Infants' School Bushel Hill Drive , DL3 9QG	- not rated	456 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mowden Junior School Conyers Avenue , DL3 9DE	3out of 4	604 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mowden Junior School Conyers Avenue , DL3 9DE	- not rated	604 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Junior School Abbey Road , DL3 8NN	- not rated	687 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW	- not rated	187 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carmel RC College The Headlands , DL3 8RW	- not rated	187 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR	3out of 4	866 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hummersknott School and Language College Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR	- not rated	866 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darlington School of Maths and Science Eggleston View , DL3 9SH	- not rated	1,618 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU	- not rated	1,413 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU	- not rated	1,413 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR	- not rated	3,114 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA	3out of 4	1,926 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Yarm at Raventhorpe Carmel Road North , DL3 8JB	- not rated	756 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL	3out of 4	834 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadholme Dene Grove , DL3 9LU	- not rated	1,219 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF	- not rated	1,688 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA	- not rated	1,884 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club	Cockerton Green, Darlington		973 yd
Pear Tree Hill Cafe	313 Woodland Road, DARLINGTON		1,007 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Model T	Model T, Fulthorpe Avenue	653 yd
The Mowden	Staindrop Road, Darlington	1,038 yd
Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.	Cockerton Club, Woodland Road	1,078 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mowden Chinese	Mowden Chinese Takeaway, 98 Fulthorpe Avenue	653 yd
Cooplands Bakery	86 Fulthorpe Avenue, DARLINGTON	660 yd
Mowden Park Fisheries	88 Fulthorpe Avenue, Darlington	660 yd
Greggs	301 Woodland Road, DARLINGTON	1,007 yd
Cockerton Fisheries	311 Woodland Road, Darlington	1,007 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	102-106 Fulthorpe Avenue, Darlington		660 yd
Co-op	315 Woodland Road, Darlington		1,007 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Carmel College THE HEADLANDS	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	238 yd
Mowden Infants School MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL CONYERS AVENUE	grass pitches	537 yd
Federation Of Abbey Schools FEDERATION OF ABBEY SCHOOLS FEDERATION OF ABBEY SCHOOLS ABBEY ROAD	grass pitches	662 yd
Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Football Club (Closed) Yiewsley Drive	grass pitches	823 yd
Hummersknott Academy EDINBURGH DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	867 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	144.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DL3 8SP