Postcode report
DD3 8JN Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About DD3 8JN: area rating, property, schools and local change
DD3 8JN is a postcode in Coldside, Dundee City, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DD3 8JN, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DD3 8JN are local prosperity and health, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DD3 8JN is based on Caird Park. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near DD3 8JN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DD4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £139k from 0 rolling sales, down 1.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DD3 8JN can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DD3 8JN by category and map position. Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DD3 8JN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DD3 8JN
Is DD3 8JN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DD3 8JN?
Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DD3 8JN?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What are typical property prices in DD3 8JN?
The latest median sold price is £139k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DD3 8JN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.