Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL1 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL1 1AG.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 31,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences143
Anti-social behaviour82
Criminal damage and arson58
Other theft22
Public order19

school Local Schools

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The Rydal Academy

Good615 pupils0.5 km
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Borough Road Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.7 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Church of England Academy

Outstanding249 pupils0.8 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good359 pupils0.8 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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Firthmoor Primary School

Good308 pupils1.3 km
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Gurney Pease Academy

Good210 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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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
fastfood

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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn (Thyme)1.0 km
  • The Lodge0.9 km
  • Linwood House0.5 km
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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