Wilton Close is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 9RE is located in the Hummersknott electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wilton Close, Darlington, DL3 9RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 8SL, DL3 8SN, DL3 8SJ, DL3 9PS, DL3 8SW, DL3 8SP, DL3 9QY, DL3 9QU, DL3 9PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL3 9RE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 55.2% | 56.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 44.8% | 43.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 9RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 12% | 20.6% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 58.1% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 17.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
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 | 35.5% | 34.8% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 36.5% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 21.6% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 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 | 20.2% | 19.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 9.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 40.1% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 92.6% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 93.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilton Close was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Hummersknott average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wilton Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Hummersknott and the 59th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Wilton Close, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-02-02 | £660,147 |
| 1 Wilton Close, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2010-06-29 | £531,818 |
| 1 Wilton Close, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £379,950 | 2004-06-30 | £595,567 |
DL3 9RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9RE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 156 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowden Infant School Bushel Hill Drive , DL3 9QG | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowden Junior School Conyers Avenue , DL3 9DE | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Junior School Abbey Road , DL3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 934 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 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Infants' School Cleveland Terrace , DL3 8JA | 4out of 4 | 1,064 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 | 305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 2out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 3,955 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 | 1,652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 3,336 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 | 2,170 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 | 659 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 4,608 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF | - not rated | 5,137 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club | Cockerton Green, Darlington | 962 yd | |
| Pear Tree Hill Cafe | 313 Woodland Road, DARLINGTON | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Model T | Model T, Fulthorpe Avenue | 520 yd | |
| The Mowden | Staindrop Road, Darlington | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowden Chinese | Mowden Chinese Takeaway, 98 Fulthorpe Avenue | 520 yd | |
| Cooplands Bakery | 86 Fulthorpe Avenue, DARLINGTON | 527 yd | |
| Mowden Park Fisheries | 88 Fulthorpe Avenue, Darlington | 527 yd | |
| Greggs | 301 Woodland Road, DARLINGTON | 1,023 yd | |
| Cockerton Fisheries | 311 Woodland Road, Darlington | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 102-106 Fulthorpe Avenue, Darlington | 527 yd | |
| Co-op | 315 Woodland Road, Darlington | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel College THE HEADLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Mowden Infants School MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL CONYERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Football Club (Closed) Yiewsley Drive | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Federation Of Abbey Schools FEDERATION OF ABBEY SCHOOLS FEDERATION OF ABBEY SCHOOLS ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Hummersknott Academy EDINBURGH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 825 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 40.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.