Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

HAWKSWOOD, DL2 2HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKSWOOD, DL2 2HL.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

50

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

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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DL2 2HL's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £211k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DL2 2HL is a sought-after residential area on Hawkswood, 0.4km from Hurworth Place in Hurworth-on-Tees. Administratively it sits within Hurworth ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL2, DL2 2HL offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 2HL are sourced from Output Area E00062235 (shared with 5 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 2HL. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 207,000

3 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

DL2 2HL has low crime rates — 20 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft5
Public order4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Hurworth School

Good667 pupils0.6 km
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Croft Church of England Primary School

Good114 pupils0.9 km
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Hurworth Primary School

Good219 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rockliffe Hall Hotel & Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Croft Hotel0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Mustard Tree1.0 km
  • Linden Court0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hurworth Community Association0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Croft W.M.C.0.3 km
  • The Pharmacy0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington3.9 km
  • North Road5.7 km
  • Dinsdale6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Garage0.2 km
  • Oxford Garage0.3 km
  • The Comet0.3 km
  • The Comet0.3 km
  • Avon Road0.4 km