Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

MIDDLETON LANE, DL2 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLETON LANE, DL2 1BP.

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

263

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL2 1BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DL2 1BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £580k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DL2 1BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Middleton Lane, 0.4km from Killinghall Row in Middleton St George. Administratively it sits within Sadberge & Middleton St George ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For families considering a move, DL2 1BP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £580k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00062266 (shared with 13 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 1BP. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 580,000

2 sales · Mean £ 580,000

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

DL2 1BP has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Anti-social behaviour19
Burglary8
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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St. George's Church of England Academy

Outstanding415 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Table Talk Indian Diner0.4 km
  • Mj's0.9 km
  • Caffe Italissimo0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Country Harvest0.1 km
  • Hill News Londis0.4 km
  • Pamelas Ice Cream0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cricket And Social Club0.6 km
  • The Havelock Arms0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lols Mobile Kitchen0.2 km
  • Pizza Nareno0.3 km
  • Golden Chef0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale0.2 km
  • Teesside Airport2.9 km
  • Darlington5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • Dinsdale Close Temporary Stop0.1 km
  • Felix House Surgery0.1 km
  • Dinsdale Rail Station0.1 km
  • Felix House Surgery0.2 km