DL1 1BH is a mixed residential area on Malim Road, 0.3km from Lingfield in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £247k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00062258 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALIM ROAD, DL1 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALIM ROAD, DL1 1BH.
270
44
£ 35,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL1 1BH — age 44, 78% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1BH. The average age is 44.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 247,500
1 sales · Mean £ 247,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL1 1BH is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Firthmoor Primary School
St John's Church of England Academy
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Red Hall Primary School
The Rydal Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Superdrug1.0 km
- Booker0.7 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Premier News Food And Wine0.6 km
- Seasons Express1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Tasties0.5 km
- Bibi's Bakery0.5 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.5 km
- Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Yarm Road Fish And Chips0.1 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Roxby Court Sheltered Housing Kitchen0.9 km
- Baxterstorey0.7 km
- Hudson Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Firthmoor Community Kitchen0.8 km
- KFC0.2 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Linwood House0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington1.8 km
- North Road2.8 km
- Dinsdale3.5 km
Bus Stops
- McMullen Road Roundabout0.1 km
- Malim Road0.1 km
- St Herbert's Church0.1 km
- St Herbert's Church0.1 km
- McMullen Road Roundabout0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11BH · Data under Open Government Licence