DL1 1EF is a safe, established residential area on Yarm Road, 0.2km from Eastbourne in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00062256 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YARM ROAD, DL1 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARM ROAD, DL1 1EF.
277
42
£ 35,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL1 1EF 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL1 1EF spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £147k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1EF. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 139,000
10 sales · Mean £ 136,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL1 1EF has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
St John's Church of England Academy
The Rydal Academy
Firthmoor Primary School
Borough Road Nursery School
Red Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Community Hub0.4 km
- Neasham Road Cafe1.0 km
- The Wheatsheaf Kitchen0.3 km
- Roxby Court Sheltered Housing Kitchen0.9 km
- Doughlicious0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Ladbrokes1.0 km
- Amirah0.9 km
- B \& G Convenience Store0.8 km
- Booker0.6 km
- Nisa0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Tasties0.2 km
- Veno's0.9 km
- Royal0.8 km
- B & H Chippy0.8 km
- Peckish1.0 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Linwood House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.4 km
- The New Bank Top0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington1.2 km
- North Road2.2 km
- Dinsdale4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Yarm Road Post Office0.0 km
- Cobden Street0.1 km
- Yarm Road Post Office0.1 km
- Cobden Street0.2 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11EF · Data under Open Government Licence