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.
FLAMINGO CLOSE, DL1 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLAMINGO CLOSE, DL1 1DW.
273
42
£ 35,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL1 1DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Heathfield Primary School
Firthmoor Primary School
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
St John's Church of England Academy
Red Hall Primary School
The Rydal Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- Linwood House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DL11DW · Data under Open Government Licence