Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

THE OAKLANDS, DL2 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OAKLANDS, DL2 1BD.

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 1BD 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL2 1BD spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £234k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 28.3% year-on-year.

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

DL2 1BD is a safe, established residential area on The Oaklands, 0.1km from Middleton One Row in Middleton St George. Administratively it sits within Sadberge & Middleton St George ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, up 28.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1BD 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 1BD. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 288,750

2 sales · Mean £ 288,750

Semi-Detached

£ 177,000

11 sales · Mean £ 190,227

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

DL2 1BD has low crime rates — 8 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 pupils1.3 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devonport0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale1.3 km
  • Teesside Airport2.4 km
  • Darlington6.2 km

Bus Stops

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