Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

SUNDEW COURT, DL1 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNDEW COURT, DL1 1AW.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

64%

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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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL1 1AW spans multiple life stages — average age 29, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (29) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.

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

DL1 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sundew Court, 0.8km from Albert Hill in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Stephenson ward and the Darlington constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.7% year-on-year. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00188284 (shared with 2 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 1AW. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 132,995

71 sales · Mean £ 143,444

Terraced

£ 128,995

9 sales · Mean £ 122,052

Detached

£ 189,995

9 sales · Mean £ 184,991

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

Crime around DL1 1AW is moderate at 82 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 offences132
Anti-social behaviour55
Criminal damage and arson40
Public order18
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils0.4 km
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Borough Road Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.6 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good411 pupils0.8 km
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The Rydal Academy

Good615 pupils1.0 km
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Gurney Pease Academy

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

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

Outstanding249 pupils1.3 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • The Community Hub0.7 km
  • The Savoury Cafe1.0 km
  • Loco 20250.7 km
  • Masserella Cafe0.9 km
  • Rendezvous Cafe1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Amirah0.9 km
  • B \& G Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Darlington Delicatessen0.9 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.9 km
  • Wilkinson Hardware Stores0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Boot And Shoe1.0 km
  • Bannatynes Health And Leisure0.6 km
  • The New Bank Top0.5 km
  • The Greyhound0.7 km
  • William Stead1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • B\& M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Tasties0.9 km
  • B & H Chippy0.5 km
  • China Cottage0.8 km
  • Classic Pizza0.9 km
  • Shawarma Time1.0 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel1.0 km
  • Linwood House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington0.9 km
  • North Road1.5 km
  • Dinsdale4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bourne Avenue0.1 km
  • Bourne Avenue0.1 km
  • Hundens Park0.2 km
  • Larkspur Drive0.2 km
  • Hundens Park0.2 km