Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL1 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL1 1DR.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL1 1DR 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DL1 1DR has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

DL1 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Albert Hill in Darlington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Stephenson ward and the Darlington constituency.

DL1 1DR is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00062260 (shared with 9 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 1DR. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around DL1 1DR is above average at 112 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 offences146
Anti-social behaviour56
Shoplifting42
Criminal damage and arson36
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils0.5 km
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Borough Road Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.7 km
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Gurney Pease Academy

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils1.0 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good411 pupils1.1 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good385 pupils1.1 km
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The Rydal Academy

Good615 pupils1.3 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • B \& G Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Nikos Market Ltd0.9 km
  • Primark0.9 km
  • Casla Mini Mart1.0 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Boot And Shoe1.0 km
  • The Red Lion1.0 km
  • The Tubwell Tap1.0 km
  • The Greyhound0.8 km
  • Golden Cock1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • The Savoury Cafe0.9 km
  • Arvelli0.7 km
  • CuriosiTeas Play Cafe0.9 km
  • Daphnes Parkgate Cafe0.8 km
  • Rainbow Scoops1.0 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • B\& M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Company Shop Limited0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Calico Guest House0.9 km
  • Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel0.9 km
  • East View Guest House0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • China Town0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • La Roma0.7 km
  • Royal0.8 km
  • Thai Lemon0.7 km
  • + 33 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Road1.1 km
  • Darlington1.1 km
  • Dinsdale5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Darlington College0.1 km
  • Darlington College0.2 km
  • East Mount Road0.2 km
  • East Mount Road0.2 km
  • Haughton Road0.2 km