Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9XZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL3 9XZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.7%	51.4%	-3.3%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	45.3%	48.6%	3.3%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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	25.8%	36.2%	10.4%	37.9%	-1.7%
Married: Opposite sex	35.2%	30.5%	-4.7%	44.2%	-13.7%
Separated	3.1%	3.2%	0.1%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	11.8%	13.3%	1.5%	9.1%	4.2%
Widowed	24%	16.8%	-7.2%	6.1%	10.7%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	32.8%	36.6%	3.8%	48.4%	-11.8%
Good health	35.3%	33.4%	-1.9%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	24.4%	23.3%	-1.1%	12.7%	10.6%
Bad health	6.6%	5.4%	-1.2%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	1.2%	0.1%

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	27.2%	19.6%	-7.6%	18.2%	1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	11.7%	0.6%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	13.2%	-0.7%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	5.7%	0.1%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.7%	17.8%	10.1%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	30%	31%	1.0%	33.8%	-2.8%
Other	4.5%	1.1%	-3.4%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Indian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	3.1%	-1.8%
Pakistani	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.2%	94.3%	-2.9%	81.4%	12.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% 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	98.4%	93.1%	-5.3%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	4.1%	3.8%	5.6%	-1.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	92.8%	-5.6%	83.2%	9.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	3.1%	2.8%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.3%	76.7%	-9.4%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	2.9%	1.2%	1.7%
No passport held	26%	13.5%	12.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.6%	37.2%	6.4%
Christian	48.4%	46.2%	2.2%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Woodland Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodland Road was 260.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 200.1% higher than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Woodland Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale and the 39th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DL3 9XZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Woodland Road are based on 353 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 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9XZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL3 9XZ

Average Price
£90,610

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£117,890

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£90,105

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodland Road

Average Price
£198,768

Semi-Detached
£373,930

Terraced
£315,388

Detached
£284,772

Flats/Maisonettes
£133,690

Other
£300,269

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodland Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Squires Court Woodland Road, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£61,500	2025-04-17	£61,500
10 Squires Court Woodland Road, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£90,000	2024-08-12	£92,442
46 Squires Court Woodland Road, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£62,500	2024-06-14	£64,716
30 Squires Court Woodland Road, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£99,950	2024-06-10	£103,494
42 Squires Court Woodland Road, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£59,950	2024-05-20	£62,076

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL3 9XZ

Employment

DL3 9XZ 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 9XZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	91
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Education	17
Manufacturing	11
Construction	10
Other	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2

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	1,254 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG	2out of 4	2,387 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Family RC Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN	3out of 4	309 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	405 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mowden Infant School Bushel Hill Drive , DL3 9QG	3out of 4	820 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mowden Junior School Conyers Avenue , DL3 9DE	3out of 4	914 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Reid Street Primary School Reid Street , DL3 6EX	3out of 4	1,021 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,143 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH	2out of 4	1,361 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR	2out of 4	1,795 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT	3out of 4	2,533 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL	2out of 4	3,400 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	1,326 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR	- not rated	2,663 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	2,154 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	919 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS	3out of 4	1,871 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF	- not rated	2,505 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN	3out of 4	3,728 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
Pear Tree Hill Cafe	313 Woodland Road, DARLINGTON	104 yd
Andaman Home Cafe	Travellers Rest, 2 West Auckland Road	167 yd
Robineau Cafe \& Patisserie	27 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON	264 yd
Dough	33 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON	264 yd
Cockerton Methodist Church Lunch Club	Cockerton Green, Darlington	288 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cockerton Band & Musical Inst.	Cockerton Club, Woodland Road	81 yd
Travellers Rest	2 West Auckland Road, Darlington	167 yd
St Mary's Community Centre	Newton Lane, DARLINGTON	576 yd
Woodland Bowling Club	Branson House, 104 Woodland Road	699 yd
The Mowden	Staindrop Road, Darlington	882 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cockerton Pizza	309 Woodland Road	92 yd
Greggs	301 Woodland Road, DARLINGTON	99 yd
Cockerton Fisheries	311 Woodland Road, Darlington	99 yd
Spice 4 U	8-10 Cockerton Green, Darlington	159 yd
Sliceburg	4 West Auckland Road, Darlington	161 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	315 Woodland Road, Darlington		99 yd
Co-op	28 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON		262 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Darlington Railway Athletic Sports And Social Club BRINKBURN ROAD	grass pitches	413 yd
Cockerton Cricket Club COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB NEWTON LANE	grass pitches	623 yd
Mowden Infants School MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL MOWDEN INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL CONYERS AVENUE	grass pitches	973 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DL3 9XZ