DL1 1EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Yarm Road, 0.5km from Bank Top in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Bank Top & Lascelles ward and the Darlington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL1 1EA is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £63k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00062056 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YARM ROAD, DL1 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARM ROAD, DL1 1EA.
188
49
£ 31,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL1 1EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in DL1 1EA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 49-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1EA. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 59,000
8 sales · Mean £ 59,593
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL1 1EA is above average at 92 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
Borough Road Nursery School
The Rydal Academy
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
St John's Church of England Academy
Heathfield Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Polam Hall School
Corporation Road Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- David Jackson Butcher Ltd0.9 km
- Nikos Market Ltd0.8 km
- Premier General Foodstore0.9 km
- Primark0.9 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- The Greyhound0.5 km
- Cleveland Bridge Social Club0.8 km
- William Stead0.8 km
- Boot And Shoe0.8 km
- The Red Lion0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Cafe Local0.4 km
- Cafe Zest (Massarella Restaurants Ltd) At House Of Fraser1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- CuriosiTeas Play Cafe1.0 km
- Daphnes Parkgate Cafe0.5 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- China Dragon0.6 km
- China Town0.9 km
- Cooplands1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Royal0.1 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel0.9 km
- Linwood House0.7 km
- Premier Inn (Thyme)0.8 km
- The Lodge0.7 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- B\& M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington0.5 km
- North Road1.7 km
- Dinsdale4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Central Park0.1 km
- Central Park0.1 km
- Eastbourne Methodist Church0.1 km
- Roberts Walk0.2 km
- St John's Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11EA · Data under Open Government Licence