Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

TEAL ROAD, DL1 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TEAL ROAD, DL1 1BQ.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DL1 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour59
Shoplifting43
Criminal damage and arson28
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good359 pupils0.5 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good411 pupils0.5 km
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Firthmoor Primary School

Good308 pupils1.0 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Church of England Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.1 km
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Red Hall Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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The Rydal Academy

Good615 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Linwood House0.8 km
local_bar

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