DL1 1BW is a mixed residential area on Mcmullen Road, 0.2km from Lingfield in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.
For families considering a move, DL1 1BW represents 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 rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 20.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00062258 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MCMULLEN ROAD, DL1 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MCMULLEN ROAD, DL1 1BW.
270
44
£ 35,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
DL1 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 20.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1BW. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 123,250
12 sales · Mean £ 123,704
Terraced
£ 76,000
1 sales · Mean £ 76,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL1 1BW is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Heathfield Primary School
Firthmoor Primary School
Red Hall Primary School
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
St John's Church of England Academy
The Rydal Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Tasties0.5 km
- Bibi's Bakery0.6 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.5 km
- Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Yarm Road Fish And Chips0.2 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Booker0.6 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Premier News Food And Wine0.7 km
- Seasons Express1.0 km
- Geneva Express0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Linwood House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Baxterstorey0.6 km
- Hudson Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Firthmoor Community Kitchen0.9 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Loom Cafe0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington1.9 km
- North Road2.8 km
- Dinsdale3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lingfield Green0.1 km
- Malim Road0.1 km
- Lingfield Green0.1 km
- McMullen Road Roundabout0.2 km
- Teal Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11BW · Data under Open Government Licence