Blackwell - DL3 8QY
Key Postcode Insights
DL3 8QY is a residential postcode situated on Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 with 21 addresses.
It ranks as the 640th largest and 955th most expensive of the 1,067 postcodes in the DL3 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 21 properties: 15 houses and 6 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £378,504
- 10 Year change
- up 27.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,615pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £249/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DL3 8QY is a residential postcode situated on Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 with 21 addresses.
It ranks as the 640th largest and 955th most expensive of the 1,067 postcodes in the DL3 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 21 properties: 15 houses and 6 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £378,504
- 10 Year change
- up 27.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,615pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £249/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Explore Properties in DL3 8QY
- Sheraton Park
House
- 1 Blackwell
House
- 2 Blackwell
House
- 4 Blackwell
5 Bed Period House
- 6 Blackwell
3 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DL3 8QY sold for £140,000 on 28th March 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 2.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £378,504.
The DL3 8QY Sales Market has increased by 27.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.8% | £378,504 |
| June 2025 | 1.7% | £375,557 |
| June 2024 | -0.4% | £369,330 |
| June 2023 | 1.3% | £370,846 |
| June 2022 | 10.9% | £366,257 |
| June 2021 | 6.7% | £330,326 |
| June 2020 | -0.6% | £309,506 |
| June 2019 | -0.3% | £311,517 |
| June 2018 | 3.4% | £312,505 |
| June 2017 | 1.5% | £302,173 |
| June 2016 | 2.4% | £297,759 |
| June 2015 | 0.8% | £290,851 |
| June 2014 | 3.8% | £288,577 |
| June 2013 | 0.1% | £278,011 |
| June 2012 | 0.2% | £277,811 |
| June 2011 | -1.2% | £277,186 |
| June 2010 | 3.5% | £280,485 |
| June 2009 | -3.3% | £271,092 |
| June 2008 | -2.5% | £280,363 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £287,694 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,615.
The DL3 8QY Rental Market has increased by 55.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.7% | £1,615pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.9% | £1,587pcm |
| June 2024 | 10% | £1,543pcm |
| June 2023 | 9% | £1,403pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.8% | £1,287pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.7% | £1,183pcm |
| June 2020 | 3% | £1,109pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £1,077pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.5% | £1,074pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.9% | £1,069pcm |
| June 2016 | -0.8% | £1,039pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.1% | £1,047pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.2% | £1,025pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.3% | £1,004pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.7% | £1,007pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.1% | £990pcm |
| June 2010 | 3.7% | £989pcm |
| June 2009 | -1.4% | £953pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.3% | £967pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £945pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 28th March 2025 for £140,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.2%.
DL3 8QY has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2025£140,000 | 3 Bed House10, Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QY10, Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QY
- Sold Sep 2024£325,000 | 4 Bed House34, Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QY34, Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QY
- Sold Apr 2023£535,000 | 4 Bed House36, Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QY36, Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QY
Nearby Postcodes
DL3 8QY is the 640th largest and the 955th most expensive postcode out of the 1,067 postcodes in the DL3 area.
- DL3 8QU, Briar Walk, Darlington, DL3DL3 8QU27 Addresses|85 m away
- DL3 8QZ, Farr Holme, Darlington, DL3DL3 8QZ24 Addresses|112 m away
- DL3 8TN, Bridge Road, Darlington, DL3DL3 8TN1 Address|120 m away
- DL3 8TJ, Bridge Road, Darlington, DL3DL3 8TJ11 Addresses|123 m away
- DL3 8EL, Slaley Walk, Darlington, DL3DL3 8EL13 Addresses|195 m away
Property Types
- 15 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 6 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (15)
- Unknown (6)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 15 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (5)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (9)
- No EPC (6)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold May 2021£935,000 | 6 Bed House59, Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QT59, Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QT
- Sold Feb 2025£595,000 | 5 Bed House54, Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QT54, Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QT
- Sold Apr 2023£535,000 | 4 Bed House36, Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QY36, Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QY
Schools Nearby
- Abbey Infants' School1.5 km away
- Skerne Park Academy1.7 km away
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School1.7 km away
- Hummersknott Academy1.8 km away
- Carmel College1.9 km away
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy3.5 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DL3 8QY is Darlington station, which is 2.3 kilometres away.
- Darlington|2.3 km away
- North Road (Darlington)|3.4 km away
- Dinsdale|7.1 km away
- Heighington|9.8 km away
