Barlow Street is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 9NX is located in the College electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barlow Street, Darlington, DL3 9NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 9PA, DL3 9PL, DL3 9PQ, DL3 9NE, DL3 9NT, DL3 9PB, DL3 9NU, DL3 9PE, DL3 9PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL3 9NX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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 | 51.7% | 48.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 26.5% | 32.2% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 50.9% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) 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 | 51.2% | 54.5% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 7.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 9NX this area, 9.7% 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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 9.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 4.1% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 11.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.6% | 53.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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% | 97.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 98.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barlow Street was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Barlow Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in College and the 118th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 Barlow Street, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2025-05-02 | £163,000 |
| 4 Barlow Street, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2024-08-23 | £247,931 |
| 5 Barlow Street, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-07-07 | £187,826 |
| 3 Barlow Street, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-02-18 | £185,873 |
| 1 Barlow Street, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-01-08 | £155,259 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 2,020 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 | 668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Newton Lane , Cockerton DL3 9EX | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reid Street Primary School Reid Street , DL3 6EX | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowden Infant School Bushel Hill Drive , DL3 9QG | 3out of 4 | 934 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 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 2out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 3,068 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 | 883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 2,383 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 | 1,692 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 | 1,181 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF | - not rated | 5,421 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 | 490 yd | |
| Pear Tree Hill Cafe | 313 Woodland Road, DARLINGTON | 561 yd | |
| Andaman Home Cafe | Travellers Rest, 2 West Auckland Road | 624 yd | |
| Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club | Cockerton Green, Darlington | 715 yd | |
| Robineau Cafe \& Patisserie | 27 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Bowling Club | Branson House, 104 Woodland Road | 392 yd | |
| Cockerton Band & Musical Inst. | Cockerton Club, Woodland Road | 521 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 2 West Auckland Road, Darlington | 624 yd | |
| St Mary's Community Centre | Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 1,020 yd | |
| The Brinkburn | Lady Kathryn Grove, Darlington | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockerton Pizza | 309 Woodland Road | 550 yd | |
| Greggs | 301 Woodland Road, DARLINGTON | 556 yd | |
| Cockerton Fisheries | 311 Woodland Road, Darlington | 556 yd | |
| Sliceburg | 4 West Auckland Road, Darlington | 618 yd | |
| Spice 4 U | 8-10 Cockerton Green, Darlington | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 315 Woodland Road, Darlington | 556 yd | |
| Co-op | 28 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 711 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 61 - 63 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 1,028 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Corporation Road, DARLINGTON | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington Railway Athletic Sports And Social Club BRINKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Playing Fields ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College VANE TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Federation Of Abbey Schools FEDERATION OF ABBEY SCHOOLS FEDERATION OF ABBEY SCHOOLS ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Cockerton Cricket Club COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Carmel College THE HEADLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.