Hill Garth is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 9ET is located in the Cockerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Garth, Darlington, DL3 9ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 9EU, DL3 9EN, DL3 9EG, DL3 0UH, DL3 9EA, DL3 9EB, DL3 9EL, DL3 9EX, DL3 9ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL3 9ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 25.8% | 36.2% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 30.5% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 13.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 24% | 16.8% | -7.2% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.8% | 36.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33.4% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 23.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 19.6% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 11.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 17.8% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 31% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.2% | 94.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 98.4% | 93.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 92.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Garth was 423.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 385.2% higher than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hill Garth has the 3rd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale and the 14th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hill Garth, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-11-11 | £213,359 |
| 2 Hill Garth, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-02-27 | £288,193 |
| 6 Hill Garth, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2014-04-15 | £268,571 |
| 6 Hill Garth, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2001-11-30 | £279,560 |
| 2 Hill Garth, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2001-03-20 | £285,208 |
DL3 9ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 9ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 2,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | 3out of 4 | 93 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | - not rated | 93 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Newton Lane , Cockerton DL3 9EX | - not rated | 183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Newton Lane , Cockerton DL3 9EX | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Leach Infants' School Stooperdale Avenue , DL3 0UG | - not rated | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington School of Maths and Science Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington School of Maths & Science Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel RC College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,612 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 2,871 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 | 2,445 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 | 691 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarm at Raventhorpe Carmel Road North , DL3 8JB | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA | - not rated | 2,436 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club | Cockerton Green, Darlington | 156 yd | |
| Robineau Cafe \& Patisserie | 27 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 195 yd | |
| Dough | 33 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 195 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 12 Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 208 yd | |
| Andaman Home Cafe | Travellers Rest, 2 West Auckland Road | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Community Centre | Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 208 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 2 West Auckland Road, Darlington | 252 yd | |
| Cockerton Band & Musical Inst. | Cockerton Club, Woodland Road | 347 yd | |
| The Deacon | Cleasby View, DARLINGTON | 549 yd | |
| The Mowden | Staindrop Road, Darlington | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Master | 36 Cockerton Green, DARLINGTON | 80 yd | |
| Spice 4 U | 8-10 Cockerton Green, Darlington | 221 yd | |
| Little Fat Buddha | 30 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 234 yd | |
| Godfathers | 6 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 252 yd | |
| Noodle House | 10 West Auckland Road, Darlington | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 28 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 234 yd | |
| Co-op | 315 Woodland Road, Darlington | 279 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cockerton Cricket Club COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Darlington Railway Athletic Sports And Social Club BRINKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Mowden Infants School MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL CONYERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 47.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.