About DL3 0HS
DL3 0HS scores 59/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Morrisons Daily Darlington about 5 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DL3 0HS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,148 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 30 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is Longfield Academy, within a short walk.
There were 19 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DENMARK STREET SURGERY, about 12 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is DARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is about 12 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near DL3 0HS. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 30 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is moderate (about 61 dB Lden).
There are 12 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 20.4 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is North Cemetery, about 4 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 4 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 21 supermarkets in the wider area, including Morrisons, Aldi, Iceland, Lidl and others. The nearest is Morrisons Daily Darlington, about 5 minutes' walk away. A public library is 1.4 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore DL3 0HS on NestScope.