Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

EAST VIEW, DL2 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST VIEW, DL2 1BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

306

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL2 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DL2 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.2% year-on-year.

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

DL2 1BA is a safe, established residential area on East View, 0.2km from Middleton One Row in Middleton St George. Administratively it sits within Sadberge & Middleton St George ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For families considering a move, DL2 1BA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 12.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00062269 (shared with 11 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 DL2 1BA. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 177,500

6 sales · Mean £ 182,158

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

DL2 1BA has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St. George's Church of England Academy

Outstanding415 pupils1.4 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devonport0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale1.4 km
  • Teesside Airport2.5 km
  • Darlington6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Archer Road0.0 km
  • Archer Road0.1 km
  • The Devonport0.2 km
  • The Devonport0.2 km