Is DL3 9JW a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

469 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DL3 9JW. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
128
Anti-social behaviour
116
Shoplifting
89
Criminal damage & arson
34
Vehicle crime
24
Public order
23
Burglary
21
Other theft
14

House prices

£159,770

Average price in Darlington (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 1.9% year on year.

Terraced
£130,904
Semi-detached
£176,173
Detached
£277,876
Flat / maisonette
£97,138

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DL3 9JW 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 9JW on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DL3 9JW on Check Food Hygiene

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