Is DL3 6PD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

702 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
205
Anti-social behaviour
157
Shoplifting
87
Criminal damage & arson
60
Public order
48
Vehicle crime
38
Other theft
28
Burglary
27

House prices

£159,988

Average price in Darlington (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 2.9% year on year.

Terraced
£130,183
Semi-detached
£176,241
Detached
£281,236
Flat / maisonette
£96,358

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DL3 6PD 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 6PD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DL3 6PD on Check Food Hygiene

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