DL1 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Bank Top in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Bank Top & Lascelles ward and the Darlington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL1 1AG is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00062047 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL1 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL1 1AG.
304
39
£ 31,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL1 1AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL1 1AG spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1AG. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL1 1AG is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Rydal Academy
Borough Road Nursery School
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
St John's Church of England Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Heathfield Primary School
Firthmoor Primary School
Gurney Pease Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- The Community Hub0.2 km
- Cafe Local0.6 km
- Daphnes Parkgate Cafe0.7 km
- Hotel 1190.8 km
- Nando's1.0 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Ladbrokes0.6 km
- Amirah0.5 km
- B \& G Convenience Store0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Nikos Market Ltd1.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Woollen Mill1.0 km
- The Greyhound0.8 km
- Cleveland Bridge Social Club0.8 km
- The Forum Music Centre0.7 km
- Bannatynes Health And Leisure0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Tasties0.7 km
- China Dragon0.8 km
- Royal0.3 km
- A1 Goldenfry0.8 km
- Bibi's Bakery0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn (Thyme)1.0 km
- The Lodge0.9 km
- Linwood House0.5 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington0.7 km
- North Road1.9 km
- Dinsdale4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bright Street0.1 km
- Bright Street0.1 km
- Eastbourne Methodist Church0.1 km
- Roberts Walk0.1 km
- Larkspur Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11AG · Data under Open Government Licence