DL1 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Yarm Road, 0.1km from Eastbourne in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.
For families considering a move, DL1 1BA represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00062253 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YARM ROAD, DL1 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARM ROAD, DL1 1BA.
286
54
£ 35,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL1 1BA 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 1BA — age 54, 86% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1BA. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 152,500
3 sales · Mean £ 146,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL1 1BA has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Heathfield Primary School
St John's Church of England Academy
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Firthmoor Primary School
The Rydal Academy
Red Hall Primary School
Borough Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Superdrug0.9 km
- B \& G Convenience Store1.0 km
- Booker0.6 km
- Nisa0.9 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Community Hub0.6 km
- Roxby Court Sheltered Housing Kitchen0.8 km
- The Wheatsheaf Kitchen0.1 km
- Wesley Court Community Kitchen0.9 km
- Baxterstorey0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Tasties0.0 km
- Royal1.0 km
- Bibi's Bakery0.0 km
- Firthmoor Fisheries0.9 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.0 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Linwood House0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.0 km
- Iceland0.0 km
- Lidl0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington1.3 km
- North Road2.4 km
- Dinsdale4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Yarm Road Post Office0.0 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.1 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
- Yarm Road Post Office0.2 km
- Cobden Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11BA · Data under Open Government Licence