Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL2 2TY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL2 2TY.

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

246

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 47, DL2 2TY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DL2 2TY is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Walworth Gate in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Heighington & Coniscliffe ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for DL2 2TY are sourced from Output Area E00062212 (shared with 27 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 2TY. The average age is 46.7. 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 Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • T Plews0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heighington4.0 km
  • Newton Aycliffe4.7 km
  • Shildon4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Dog Inn0.4 km
  • Dog Inn0.4 km