Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL2 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL2 1BG.

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

374

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DL2 1BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 79% 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.

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

DL2 1BG is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km 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 1BG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00188216 (shared with 37 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 1BG. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

DL2 1BG 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devonport0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale1.7 km
  • Teesside Airport2.3 km
  • Allens West6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Archer Road0.2 km
  • Archer Road0.2 km
  • The Devonport0.4 km
  • The Devonport0.5 km