Cost of Living in DL3
Darlington
DL3 at a glance
Postcode district (DL3)£175k
Median home price
2,973
Sales (last 5y)
-37%
vs national median
£152
Est. council tax / mo
5.4/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the DL3 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in DL3
Postcode district (DL3)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £295,000 | 505 | −£115k |
| Semi-detached | £183,000 | 1,196 | −£77k |
| Flat | £105,000 | 377 | −£127k |
| Terraced | £87,000 | 1,737 | −£131k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in DL3
Band C
Estimated band
£1,822
Estimated annual cost
£152
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (DL3)DL3 sits at an average deprivation decile of 5.4 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 34 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 37% less than the national median.