DL1 1AS is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Red Hall in Darlington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00188242 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL1 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL1 1AS.
266
37
£ 35,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL1 1AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DL1 1AS has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1AS. The average age is 37.3. 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)
DL1 1AS has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Red Hall Primary School
Heathfield Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Haughton Academy
Beaumont Hill Academy
Springfield Academy
Firthmoor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Booker0.5 km
- CraftworkGB0.7 km
- T K Maxx0.6 km
- J & LC Clark Chemist0.9 km
- Ladbrokes0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bibi's Bakery0.9 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.9 km
- Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Easyprep0.5 km
- Tasties0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Lexington0.9 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Loom Cafe0.1 km
- The Range Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Eggleston Catering Services At Magnet0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington2.2 km
- North Road2.6 km
- Dinsdale3.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Beehive0.2 km
- The Beehive0.2 km
- Lingfield House0.2 km
- Lingfield House0.2 km
- Lingfield Point0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11AS · Data under Open Government Licence