Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

STONEBURN ESTATE, DL1 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONEBURN ESTATE, DL1 1AT.

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Population

191

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL1 1AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL1 1AT — age 53, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DL1 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stoneburn Estate, 0.7km from Red Hall in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Stephenson ward and the Darlington constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00188181 (shared with 16 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 1AT. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL1 1AT has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour7
Other crime5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Heathfield Primary School

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils0.5 km
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Red Hall Primary School

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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Gurney Pease Academy

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Springfield Academy

Good239 pupils1.2 km
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Haughton Academy

Good838 pupils1.2 km
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Beaumont Hill Academy

Good272 pupils1.2 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good359 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Tasties0.9 km
  • Bibi's Bakery0.8 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Greggs Of Gosforth0.9 km
  • The Phoenix Store0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Booker0.3 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Premier B&R News0.6 km
  • Seasons Express0.9 km
  • Salters Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Coffee@Haughton0.9 km
  • The Wheatsheaf Kitchen0.9 km
  • Food For Thought Darlington0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey0.7 km
  • CjCatering Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Company Shop Limited0.5 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Haughton WMC0.9 km
  • Hustle0.9 km
  • The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
  • Highland Laddie0.9 km
  • The Grey Horse0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington1.7 km
  • North Road2.0 km
  • Dinsdale4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Kwik Fit0.3 km
  • Kwik Fit0.3 km
  • Red Hall Drive0.3 km
  • Red Hall Drive0.4 km
  • The Broadway0.4 km