Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

FLAMINGO CLOSE, DL1 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLAMINGO CLOSE, DL1 1DW.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DL1 1DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 5.7% year-on-year.

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

DL1 1DW is a mixed residential area on Flamingo Close, 0.4km from Lingfield in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.

For families considering a move, DL1 1DW represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00062252 (shared with 4 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 1DW. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 132,250

10 sales · Mean £ 141,100

Terraced

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

Detached

£ 143,500

2 sales · Mean £ 143,500

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

Crime around DL1 1DW is moderate at 64 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour61
Shoplifting52
Criminal damage and arson28
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good359 pupils0.4 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good411 pupils0.5 km
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Firthmoor Primary School

Good308 pupils1.0 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils1.0 km
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St John's Church of England Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.0 km
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Red Hall Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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The Rydal Academy

Good615 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Roxby Court Sheltered Housing Kitchen0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey0.7 km
  • Eggleston Catering Services At Magnet0.7 km
  • Elior UK1.0 km
  • Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church0.7 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Bibi's Bakery0.3 km
  • Greggs Of Gosforth0.3 km
  • Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Yarm Road Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • Dragon Place0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Linwood House0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.2 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

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