The DL3 8 postcode sector stands on the Durham and North Yorkshire border.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DL3 8 postcode sector is home to a bustling 7,753 residents!
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations. Letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the last two letters of a postcode. With 216 postcodes already in use, this leaves 184 units available.
The DL3 8 postal code covers the settlement of DARLINGTON.
The DL3 8 Postcode shares a border with DL2 2 (DARLINGTON, Hurworth, Hurworth Place), DL1 5 (DARLINGTON), DL3 7 (DARLINGTON) and DL3 9 (DARLINGTON).
The sector is within the post town of DARLINGTON.
DL3 8 is a postcode sector within the DL3 postcode district which is within the DL Darlington postcode area.
The Royal Mail delivery office for the DL3 8 postal sector is the Darlington Delivery Office.
The area of the DL3 8 postcode sector is 1.89 square miles which is 4.90 square kilometres or 1,210.17 square acres.
The DL3 8 postcode sector is crossed by the A66M Major A road.
The DL3 8 postcode sector is crossed by the A66 Major A road.
Waterways within the DL3 8 postcode sector include the River Tees.
Map of the DL3 8 Postcode Sector
Explore the DL3 8 postcode sector by using our free interactive map.
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Official List of Streets
DARLINGTON (119 Streets)
Unofficial Streets or Alternative Spellings
Schools and Places of Education Within the DL3 8 Postcode Sector
Abbey Infants' School
Academy converter
Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8JA
Head: Mr Jonathan Briggs
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2022-11-17 (566 days ago)
Website: Visit Abbey Infants' School Website
Phone: 01325380748
Number of Pupils: 265
Abbey Junior School
Academy converter
Abbey Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8NN
Head: Mr Jonathan Mark Briggs
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-06-21 (350 days ago)
Website: Visit Abbey Junior School Website
Phone: 01325380748
Number of Pupils: 352
Carmel College
Academy converter
The Headlands, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8RW
Head: Ms Mel Kane
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Inspection: 2013-11-20 (3850 days ago)
Website: Visit Carmel College Website
Phone: 01325254525
Number of Pupils: 1359
Embleton View
Other independent special school
Westgate House, , , DL3 8TF
Head: Mr Gary Robinson
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-03-23 (440 days ago)
Website: Visit Embleton View Website
Phone: 01325288722
Number of Pupils: 23
Hummersknott Academy
Academy converter
Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8AR
Head: Mr James Keating
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2021-09-29 (980 days ago)
Website: Visit Hummersknott Academy Website
Phone: 01325241191
Number of Pupils: 1259
House Prices in the DL3 8 Postcode Sector
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £372,111 | 54 | £335,402 | 56 | £309,313 | 48 | £348,876 | 51 |
| Semi-Detached | £242,447 | 64 | £229,019 | 72 | £225,360 | 74 | £218,025 | 66 |
| Terraced | £248,071 | 7 | £245,773 | 11 | £256,333 | 6 | £212,333 | 3 |
| Flats | £157,942 | 21 | £189,513 | 52 | £90,392 | 9 | £98,214 | 14 |
Important Postcodes DL3 8 in the Postcode Sector
DL3 8AR is the postcode for HUMMERSKNOTT ACADEMY, Hummersknott Comprehensive School, Edinburgh Drive, Hummersknott Academy, Edinburgh Drive, and Hummersknott Comprehensive School, Edinburgh Drive
DL3 8DE is the postcode for Earlston House, 181 Coniscliffe Road
DL3 8JA is the postcode for Abbey County Infant School, Cleveland Terrace, and The Federation of Abbey Schools, Abbey Infant School, Cleveland Terrace
DL3 8LR is the postcode for Abbey Road Sports Pavilion, Abbey Road
DL3 8NN is the postcode for Abbey Junior School, Abbey Road, and The Federation of Abbey Schools, Abbey Junior School, Abbey Road
DL3 8RW is the postcode for SCIENCE & GENERAL TEACHING BLOCK, Carmel College, The Headlands, SPORTS HALL, Carmel College, The Headlands, Carmel College, The Headlands, MAIN SCHOOL, Carmel College, The Headlands, and TECHNOLOGY BLOCK, Carmel College, The Headlands
DL3 8RY is the postcode for THE CREMATORIUM, West Cemetery, Carmel Road North
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