Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

MALIM ROAD, DL1 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALIM ROAD, DL1 1BG.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL1 1BG — age 44, 78% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00062258 (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 1BG. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

8 sales · Mean £ 123,743

Terraced

£ 113,000

1 sales · Mean £ 113,000

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

Crime around DL1 1BG is moderate at 78 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 offences71
Anti-social behaviour70
Shoplifting43
Criminal damage and arson30
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good359 pupils0.5 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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Firthmoor Primary School

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

Outstanding249 pupils1.1 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils1.2 km
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Red Hall Primary School

Good214 pupils1.3 km
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The Rydal Academy

Good615 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Superdrug1.0 km
  • Booker0.7 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Premier News Food And Wine0.6 km
  • Seasons Express1.0 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Tasties0.5 km
  • Bibi's Bakery0.5 km
  • Firthmoor Fisheries1.0 km
  • Greggs Of Gosforth0.5 km
  • Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Roxby Court Sheltered Housing Kitchen0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey0.7 km
  • Hudson Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • Firthmoor Community Kitchen0.8 km
  • KFC0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Linwood House0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington1.8 km
  • North Road2.8 km
  • Dinsdale3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • McMullen Road Roundabout0.0 km
  • Malim Road0.1 km
  • St Herbert's Church0.1 km
  • McMullen Road Roundabout0.1 km
  • St Herbert's Church0.1 km