Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL1 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL1 1AS.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL1 1AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

DL1 1AS has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

DL1 1AS is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Red Hall in Darlington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.

This is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00188242 (shared with 51 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 DL1 1AS. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

DL1 1AS has low crime rates — 44 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 offences35
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime3
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Red Hall Primary School

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good359 pupils1.1 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils1.1 km
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Haughton Academy

Good838 pupils1.5 km
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Beaumont Hill Academy

Good272 pupils1.5 km
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Springfield Academy

Good239 pupils1.5 km
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Firthmoor Primary School

Good308 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Booker0.5 km
  • CraftworkGB0.7 km
  • T K Maxx0.6 km
  • J & LC Clark Chemist0.9 km
  • Ladbrokes0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bibi's Bakery0.9 km
  • Greggs Of Gosforth0.9 km
  • Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Easyprep0.5 km
  • Tasties0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Lexington0.9 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Loom Cafe0.1 km
  • The Range Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Eggleston Catering Services At Magnet0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington2.2 km
  • North Road2.6 km
  • Dinsdale3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Beehive0.2 km
  • The Beehive0.2 km
  • Lingfield House0.2 km
  • Lingfield House0.2 km
  • Lingfield Point0.3 km