DL1 is a postcode district in Darlington, North East, covering 1375 active and 630 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DL1 (19%) is characterised by a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks, alongside a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures (7%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes DL1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DL1 are around £150k, down 9.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DL1 at 514 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DL1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DL1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DL1 postcode area.
47,575
42
£ 35,389 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
DL1 is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £150k. Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Aclet Close Nursery School
Oxclose Nursery School
Etherley Lane Nursery School
Borough Road Nursery School
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
The Woodlands
Cotherstone Primary School
Hamsterley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- Greggs
- Poundland
- Premier B&R News
- Premier Express Phoenix Stores
- Premier General Foodstore
- + 93 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- A.S.E. Club And Institute
- Avalon
- Bannatynes Health And Leisure
- Black Swan
- Boot And Shoe
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Subway
- A1 Goldenfry
- Adams Pizzeria
- B & H Chippy
- Bank Top Bakery
- + 81 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- East View Guest House
- Hall Garth Hotel
- Harrowgate Hill Lodge
- Linwood House
- Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Aldi
- Aldi
- Asda
- Asda
- B\& M Retail Ltd
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Tao Street Food And Noodle Bar
- The Feast Box
- Loco 2025
- Age Uk (Cafe And The Arcade Dementia Centre)
- Aliance Caffe
- + 85 more
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Area Profile: DL1 · Data under Open Government Licence