DL1 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stoneburn Estate, 0.7km from Red Hall in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Stephenson ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00188181 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONEBURN ESTATE, DL1 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONEBURN ESTATE, DL1 1AT.
191
53
£ 35,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL1 1AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL1 1AT — age 53, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1AT. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL1 1AT has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Heathfield Primary School
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Red Hall Primary School
Gurney Pease Academy
Springfield Academy
Haughton Academy
Beaumont Hill Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Tasties0.9 km
- Bibi's Bakery0.8 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.6 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.9 km
- The Phoenix Store0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Booker0.3 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Premier B&R News0.6 km
- Seasons Express0.9 km
- Salters Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Coffee@Haughton0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf Kitchen0.9 km
- Food For Thought Darlington0.9 km
- Baxterstorey0.7 km
- CjCatering Ltd1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Company Shop Limited0.5 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Haughton WMC0.9 km
- Hustle0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
- Highland Laddie0.9 km
- The Grey Horse0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington1.7 km
- North Road2.0 km
- Dinsdale4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kwik Fit0.3 km
- Kwik Fit0.3 km
- Red Hall Drive0.3 km
- Red Hall Drive0.4 km
- The Broadway0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11AT · Data under Open Government Licence