Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

CHURCH LANE, DL2 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, DL2 1DD.

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

53

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. DL2 1DD's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £792k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 10.2% year-on-year.

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

DL2 1DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Lane, 0.6km from Middleton One Row in Middleton St George. Administratively it sits within Sadberge & Middleton St George ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL2, DL2 1DD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £792k, down 10.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00062268 (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 1DD. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 750,000

1 sales · Mean £ 750,000

Detached

£ 621,250

2 sales · Mean £ 621,250

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

DL2 1DD has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Public order2
Robbery1

school Local Schools

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St. George's Church of England Academy

Outstanding415 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Country Harvest1.0 km
  • Pamelas Ice Cream1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devonport0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Dinsdale Court0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale1.1 km
  • Teesside Airport2.9 km
  • Darlington5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ropner Gardens0.2 km
  • Ropner Gardens0.2 km
  • The Devonport0.4 km
  • The Devonport0.5 km
  • Almora Hall0.5 km