Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

CHAPEL STREET, DL2 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, DL2 1DA.

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

125

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL2 1DA 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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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL2 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £127k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.

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

DL2 1DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chapel Street, 0.5km from Killinghall 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 terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00188186 (shared with 1 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 1DA. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 115,000

21 sales · Mean £ 117,809

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

DL2 1DA has low crime rates — 24 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 offences43
Anti-social behaviour19
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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St. George's Church of England Academy

Outstanding415 pupils0.2 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 Harvest0.2 km
  • Hill News Londis0.4 km
  • Pamelas Ice Cream0.4 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 Kitchen0.3 km
  • Pizza Nareno0.3 km
  • Golden Chef0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale0.2 km
  • Teesside Airport2.7 km
  • Darlington5.3 km

Bus Stops

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