Median sold price in DL3, last 5 years
£138,000
Strong sample. Based on 4,372 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Feb 2026.
Built from 838 matched postcode rows within the postcode area DL3, with best-fit area context in Darlington.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
DL3 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
DL3 currently groups 838 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Darlington. Aggregate median sold price reads at £138,000 across 4,372 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 90.8% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 100% and 5G reaches 20.1% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 39 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 838 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 23 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 90.8%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 39 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 838Live postcode rows grouped under DL3
- Median sold price in DL3, last 5 years £138,000Based on 4,372 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area DarlingtonUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 39 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in DL3, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 4,372 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 90.8%Gigabit availability is 90.8%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.1%. 4G strong-coverage share is 100%, with 5G at 20.1% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Darlington in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
39 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 39 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
737 mapped stopsDarlington currently links 737 mapped transport stops, including 9 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside DL3.
Local business
Score 100/100Darlington currently links 671 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 213 food and drink, 142 personal services, 114 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with DL3 8EJ, Darlington and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
DL3 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
213 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (116), cafe (51), restaurant (46).
Amenity group
Personal services
142 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (105), beauty (37).
Amenity group
Grocery
114 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (74), supermarket (19), bakery (10).
Amenity group
Nightlife
80 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (61), bar (19).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
DL3 8EJ
DL3 8EJ, Darlington
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DL3 9XZ
DL3 9XZ, Darlington
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DL3 7AE
DL3 7AE, Darlington
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DL3 6HJ
DL3 6HJ, Darlington
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DL3 7BF
DL3 7BF, Darlington
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DL3 6DJ
DL3 6DJ, Darlington
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DL3 6QX
DL3 6QX, Darlington
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DL3 0FD
DL3 0FD, Darlington
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DL3 0GA
DL3 0GA, Darlington
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DL3 0GB
DL3 0GB, Darlington
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Abbey Infants' School
Primary option in DL3 8JA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Abbey Junior School
Primary option in DL3 8NN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Corporation Road Community Primary School
Primary option in DL3 6AR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for DL3 8EJ before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around DL3.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like DL3 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess DL3.
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