Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

YARM ROAD, DL1 1BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

222

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL1 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

DL1 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 64% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 29.6% year-on-year.

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

DL1 1BD is a mixed residential area on Yarm Road, 0.3km from Eastbourne in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00062257 (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 1BD. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 121,750

8 sales · Mean £ 121,812

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

Crime around DL1 1BD is moderate at 60 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 offences80
Anti-social behaviour72
Shoplifting52
Criminal damage and arson29
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 pupils0.6 km
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Firthmoor Primary School

Good308 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Church of England Academy

Outstanding249 pupils0.9 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils1.1 km
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The Rydal Academy

Good615 pupils1.2 km
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Red Hall Primary School

Good214 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Booker0.6 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Premier News Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Seasons Express0.8 km
  • J & LC Clark Chemist0.3 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Roxby Court Sheltered Housing Kitchen0.8 km
  • Baxterstorey0.8 km
  • Hudson Catering Ltd1.0 km
  • Eggleston Catering Services At Magnet0.8 km
  • Elior UK0.9 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Bibi's Bakery0.3 km
  • Firthmoor Fisheries0.9 km
  • Greggs Of Gosforth0.3 km
  • Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Yarm Road Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Linwood House0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.1 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington1.6 km
  • North Road2.6 km
  • Dinsdale3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Wheatsheaf0.1 km
  • St Herbert's Church0.1 km
  • St Herbert's Church0.1 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
  • Teal Road0.2 km