Claxton Avenue, Darlington, DL3 9QA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL3 9QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	53%	49.8%	-3.2%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	47%	50.2%	3.2%	49.0%	1.2%

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 9QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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	20.3%	22.2%	1.9%	37.9%	-15.7%
Married: Opposite sex	59%	60.9%	1.9%	44.2%	16.7%
Separated	1.6%	2.3%	0.7%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	7%	5.7%	-1.3%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	12.1%	8.8%	-3.3%	6.1%	2.7%

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	42.3%	49.5%	7.2%	48.4%	1.1%
Good health	39.1%	35.2%	-3.9%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	14.5%	11.4%	-3.1%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	3.2%	3.3%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.8%	11.2%	-7.6%	18.2%	-7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	5%	-6.3%	9.6%	-4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	21.9%	3.1%	13.4%	8.5%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	8.1%	2.2%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	12.3%	-1.8%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	27.3%	38.8%	11.5%	33.8%	5.0%
Other	3.9%	2.7%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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)
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	99.7%	97.4%	-2.3%	81.4%	16.0%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.4% 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	99.4%	98.4%	-1.0%	83.2%	15.2%
European Union	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	98.4%	-0.7%	83.2%	15.2%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	76.7%	16.2%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
No passport held	6.5%	13.5%	-7.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.1%	37.2%	-6.1%
Christian	66%	46.2%	19.8%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	1.9%	6.0%	-4.1%

Safety

Is Claxton Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claxton Avenue was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% higher than the Hummersknott average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Claxton Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Hummersknott and the 128th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

🔎 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 9QA, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (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 Claxton Avenue are based on 53 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 Claxton Avenue, Darlington, DL3 9QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL3 9QA

Average Price
£228,047

Semi-Detached
£228,516

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£221,960

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Claxton Avenue

Average Price
£238,784

Semi-Detached
£234,663

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£261,969

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Claxton AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Claxton Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-04-06	£235,248
21 Claxton Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£232,000	2021-04-20	£282,725
15 Claxton Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£173,000	2020-10-02	£218,364
1 Claxton Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£207,000	2018-09-07	£273,333
21 Claxton Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2018-08-17	£251,835

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL3 9QA

Employment

DL3 9QA 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 9QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	92
Self-Employed	20
Part-Time Employee	17
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Education	17
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Construction	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	1,903 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG	2out of 4	3,024 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mowden Junior School Conyers Avenue , DL3 9DE	3out of 4	235 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mowden Infant School Bushel Hill Drive , DL3 9QG	3out of 4	291 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	539 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family RC Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN	3out of 4	788 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Pleasant Primary School Newton Lane , DL3 9HE	3out of 4	1,085 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW	4out of 4	882 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH	2out of 4	892 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR	2out of 4	1,307 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT	3out of 4	3,191 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL	2out of 4	4,072 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	1,850 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR	- not rated	3,372 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	2out of 4	2,538 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL	1out of 4	177 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF	- not rated	1,845 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS	3out of 4	2,587 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN	3out of 4	4,477 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club	Cockerton Green, Darlington	532 yd
Tommy Tuckers	12 Newton Lane, DARLINGTON	566 yd
Pear Tree Hill Cafe	313 Woodland Road, DARLINGTON	684 yd
Angie's Kitchen	The Deacon, Cleasby View	735 yd
Andaman Home Cafe	Travellers Rest, 2 West Auckland Road	762 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Mowden	Staindrop Road, Darlington	356 yd
St Mary's Community Centre	Newton Lane, DARLINGTON	566 yd
The Model T	Model T, Fulthorpe Avenue	705 yd
Travellers Rest	2 West Auckland Road, Darlington	762 yd
The Deacon	Cleasby View, DARLINGTON	779 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Master	36 Cockerton Green, DARLINGTON	622 yd
Greggs	301 Woodland Road, DARLINGTON	688 yd
Cockerton Fisheries	311 Woodland Road, Darlington	688 yd
Cockerton Pizza	309 Woodland Road	694 yd
Spice 4 U	8-10 Cockerton Green, Darlington	696 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	315 Woodland Road, Darlington	688 yd
Co-op	102-106 Fulthorpe Avenue, Darlington	705 yd
Co-op	28 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON	810 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mowden Infants School MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL CONYERS AVENUE	grass pitches	283 yd
Cockerton Cricket Club COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB NEWTON LANE	grass pitches	525 yd
Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Football Club (Closed) Yiewsley Drive	grass pitches	718 yd
Carmel College THE HEADLANDS	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	905 yd
Wyvern Academy EGGLESTON VIEW	grass pitches, swimming pool	974 yd
Darlington Railway Athletic Sports And Social Club BRINKBURN ROAD	grass pitches	1,072 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	160.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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