Finchale Crescent is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 9SA 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 Finchale Crescent, Darlington, DL3 9SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 9RZ, DL3 9RU, DL3 9RR, DL3 9SB, DL3 9RP, DL3 9RX, DL3 9RL, DL3 9RY, DL3 9RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL3 9SA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% 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 | 57.1% | 56.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 42.9% | 43.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 31.7% | 39.8% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 36.4% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 12.6% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.8% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 39.4% | 43.6% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 20.5% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 11.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 23.1% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 18.8% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 97.2% | 94.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finchale Crescent was 89.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% higher than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finchale Crescent has the 22nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale and the 160th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Finchale Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2025-10-16 | £107,412 |
| 8 Finchale Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-05-22 | £133,527 |
| 46 Finchale Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2024-03-26 | £96,615 |
| 4 Finchale Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,500 | 2024-01-05 | £131,005 |
| 12 Finchale Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-04-18 | £128,857 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 3,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP | - not rated | 4,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Newton Lane , DL3 9HE | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Newton Lane , DL3 9HE | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Newton Lane , Cockerton DL3 9EX | - not rated | 640 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 | 640 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Leach Infants' School Stooperdale Avenue , DL3 0UG | - not rated | 688 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 | 331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington School of Maths & Science Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel RC College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 1,583 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 | 2,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 3,659 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 | 3,130 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 | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadholme Dene Grove , DL3 9LU | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarm at Raventhorpe Carmel Road North , DL3 8JB | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 337 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 12 Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 585 yd | |
| Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club | Cockerton Green, Darlington | 864 yd | |
| Robineau Cafe \& Patisserie | 27 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 980 yd | |
| Dough | 33 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deacon | Cleasby View, DARLINGTON | 337 yd | |
| The Mowden | Staindrop Road, Darlington | 397 yd | |
| St Mary's Community Centre | Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 585 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 2 West Auckland Road, Darlington | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 56 Minors Crescent, DARLINGTON | 461 yd | |
| Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway | 112 Whitby Way, DARLINGTON | 549 yd | |
| The Parmesan House | 110 Whitby Way, DARLINGTON | 554 yd | |
| La Pizza | 82A Nickstream Lane, DARLINGTON | 579 yd | |
| Pizza Master | 36 Cockerton Green, DARLINGTON | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 28 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 1,015 yd | |
| Co-op | 315 Woodland Road, Darlington | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Academy EGGLESTON VIEW | grass pitches, swimming pool | 332 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Cockerton Cricket Club COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Mowden Infants School MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL CONYERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 941 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 | 254.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.