Rosedale Crescent is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 9RL is located in the Cockerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rosedale Crescent, Darlington, DL3 9RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 9RN, DL3 9RW, DL3 9RR, DL3 9RH, DL3 9RJ, DL3 9RP, DL3 9RS, DL3 9SA, DL3 9RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL3 9RL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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% | 49.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49% | 50.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 33.2% | 35.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 43.6% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 12.4% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 40.9% | 41.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 38.2% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 14.6% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 8% | 2.6% | -5.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 9RL this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 28.7% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11.2% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 20.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 96.1% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 98.3% | 95.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 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 | 98.3% | 96.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 31.9% | 13.5% | 18.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosedale Crescent was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosedale Crescent has the 26th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale and the 115th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rosedale Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-09-15 | £136,188 |
| 2 Rosedale Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-04-05 | £121,785 |
| 5 Rosedale Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-08-14 | £123,140 |
| 4 Rosedale Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2017-10-11 | £123,146 |
| 5 Rosedale Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2006-01-27 | £125,001 |
DL3 9RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 3,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Newton Lane , DL3 9HE | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Newton Lane , Cockerton DL3 9EX | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowden Junior School Conyers Avenue , DL3 9DE | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowden Infant School Bushel Hill Drive , DL3 9QG | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 2out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 4,363 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 | 2,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 3,602 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 | 3,064 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 | 613 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 4,509 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie's Kitchen | The Deacon, Cleasby View | 206 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 12 Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 416 yd | |
| Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club | Cockerton Green, Darlington | 696 yd | |
| Robineau Cafe \& Patisserie | 27 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 811 yd | |
| Dough | 33 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deacon | Cleasby View, DARLINGTON | 225 yd | |
| The Mowden | Staindrop Road, Darlington | 302 yd | |
| St Mary's Community Centre | Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 416 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 2 West Auckland Road, Darlington | 875 yd | |
| Cockerton Band & Musical Inst. | Cockerton Club, Woodland Road | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 56 Minors Crescent, DARLINGTON | 541 yd | |
| La Pizza | 82A Nickstream Lane, DARLINGTON | 547 yd | |
| Pizza Master | 36 Cockerton Green, DARLINGTON | 693 yd | |
| Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway | 112 Whitby Way, DARLINGTON | 711 yd | |
| The Parmesan House | 110 Whitby Way, DARLINGTON | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 28 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 848 yd | |
| Co-op | 315 Woodland Road, Darlington | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cockerton Cricket Club COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Wyvern Academy EGGLESTON VIEW | grass pitches, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Mowden Infants School MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL CONYERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Darlington Railway Athletic Sports And Social Club BRINKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.