DL1 1AX is a mixed 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.
Within the DL1 district, this postcode is characterised by a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00188242 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL1 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL1 1AX.
266
37
£ 35,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL1 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, DL1 1AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1AX. 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
Economic Activity
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)
Crime around DL1 1AX is moderate at 70 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.
school Local Schools
Red Hall Primary School
Heathfield Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Booker0.7 km
- CraftworkGB0.9 km
- T K Maxx0.6 km
- The Range0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Easyprep0.5 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.6 km
- Yarm Road Fish And Chips0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Lexington0.9 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Loom Cafe0.1 km
- The Range Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Eurest Foodservice0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington2.4 km
- North Road2.8 km
- Dinsdale3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lingfield House0.1 km
- Lingfield House0.1 km
- Lingfield Close0.2 km
- Lingfield Close0.2 km
- The Beehive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11AX · Data under Open Government Licence