THE STRAY, DL1 1EP House Prices & Local Information

DL1 1EP is a safe, established residential area on The Stray, 0.3km 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. 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. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00062256 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.