DL1 1BQ is a mixed residential area on Teal Road, 0.3km from Lingfield in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.
For families considering a move, DL1 1BQ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00062252 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TEAL ROAD, DL1 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TEAL ROAD, DL1 1BQ.
273
42
£ 35,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL1 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL1 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 30.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1BQ. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
21 sales · Mean £ 109,078
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL1 1BQ is moderate at 80 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
Firthmoor Primary School
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
St John's Church of England Academy
Red Hall Primary School
The Rydal Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Booker0.5 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Premier News Food And Wine0.7 km
- Seasons Express0.9 km
- Geneva Express0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Roxby Court Sheltered Housing Kitchen0.9 km
- Lexington0.8 km
- Firthmoor Community Kitchen0.9 km
- KFC0.3 km
- Loom Cafe0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bibi's Bakery0.4 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.4 km
- Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Dragon Place1.0 km
- Easyprep0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
- Linwood House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington1.7 km
- North Road2.6 km
- Dinsdale3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Teal Road0.1 km
- Teal Road0.1 km
- Lingfield Green0.1 km
- St Herbert's Church0.2 km
- Lingfield Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11BQ · Data under Open Government Licence