Is DL3 6LS a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

692 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DL3 6LS. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
207
Anti-social behaviour
152
Shoplifting
87
Criminal damage & arson
58
Public order
45
Vehicle crime
36
Other theft
30
Burglary
26

House prices

£158,188

Average price in Darlington (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 3.8% year on year.

Terraced
£127,724
Semi-detached
£174,223
Detached
£280,470
Flat / maisonette
£95,115

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DL3 6LS specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near DL3 6LS on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DL3 6LS on Check Food Hygiene

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