Area Analysis Darlington, North East

DL1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DL1 postcode area.

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Population

47,575

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,389 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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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.

home £150,320 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences8045
Anti-social behaviour4627
Criminal damage and arson2551
Shoplifting2429
Public order1912

school Local Schools

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Aclet Close Nursery School

Good69 pupils
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Oxclose Nursery School

Requires Improvement71 pupils
A

Etherley Lane Nursery School

Inadequate41 pupils
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Borough Road Nursery School

Good84 pupils
A

Tudhoe Moor Nursery School

Good55 pupils
A

The Woodlands

Good154 pupils
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Cotherstone Primary School

Outstanding47 pupils
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Hamsterley Primary School

Good35 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • Greggs
  • Poundland
  • Premier B&R News
  • Premier Express Phoenix Stores
  • Premier General Foodstore
  • + 93 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • A.S.E. Club And Institute
  • Avalon
  • Bannatynes Health And Leisure
  • Black Swan
  • Boot And Shoe
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

86 nearby
  • Subway
  • A1 Goldenfry
  • Adams Pizzeria
  • B & H Chippy
  • Bank Top Bakery
  • + 81 more
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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
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Asda
  • B\& M Retail Ltd
  • + 10 more
restaurant

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