Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

YARM ROAD, DL1 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARM ROAD, DL1 1BA.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL1 1BA 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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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL1 1BA — age 54, 86% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DL1 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Yarm Road, 0.1km from Eastbourne in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.

For families considering a move, DL1 1BA represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00062253 (shared with 5 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 1BA. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 152,500

3 sales · Mean £ 146,666

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

DL1 1BA has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson24
Shoplifting22
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good359 pupils0.3 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good411 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Church of England Academy

Outstanding249 pupils0.8 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils0.9 km
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Firthmoor Primary School

Good308 pupils0.9 km
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The Rydal Academy

Good615 pupils1.0 km
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Red Hall Primary School

Good214 pupils1.3 km
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Borough Road Nursery School

Good84 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Superdrug0.9 km
  • B \& G Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Booker0.6 km
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Community Hub0.6 km
  • Roxby Court Sheltered Housing Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Wheatsheaf Kitchen0.1 km
  • Wesley Court Community Kitchen0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Tasties0.0 km
  • Royal1.0 km
  • Bibi's Bakery0.0 km
  • Firthmoor Fisheries0.9 km
  • Greggs Of Gosforth0.0 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Linwood House0.4 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.0 km
  • Iceland0.0 km
  • Lidl0.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington1.3 km
  • North Road2.4 km
  • Dinsdale4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Yarm Road Post Office0.0 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.1 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
  • Yarm Road Post Office0.2 km
  • Cobden Street0.3 km