Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

MCMULLEN ROAD, DL1 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MCMULLEN ROAD, DL1 1BW.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DL1 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 20.8% year-on-year.

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

DL1 1BW is a mixed residential area on Mcmullen Road, 0.2km from Lingfield in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.

For families considering a move, DL1 1BW represents 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 rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 20.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00062258 (shared with 6 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 1BW. 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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 123,250

12 sales · Mean £ 123,704

Terraced

£ 76,000

1 sales · Mean £ 76,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DL1 1BW is above average at 95 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.

Anti-social behaviour70
Violence and sexual offences62
Shoplifting43
Criminal damage and arson26
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good359 pupils0.6 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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Firthmoor Primary School

Good308 pupils1.0 km
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Red Hall Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Church of England Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.2 km
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The Rydal Academy

Good615 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Tasties0.5 km
  • Bibi's Bakery0.6 km
  • Greggs Of Gosforth0.5 km
  • Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Yarm Road Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Booker0.6 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Premier News Food And Wine0.7 km
  • Seasons Express1.0 km
  • Geneva Express0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Linwood House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Baxterstorey0.6 km
  • Hudson Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • Firthmoor Community Kitchen0.9 km
  • KFC0.2 km
  • Loom Cafe0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington1.9 km
  • North Road2.8 km
  • Dinsdale3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lingfield Green0.1 km
  • Malim Road0.1 km
  • Lingfield Green0.1 km
  • McMullen Road Roundabout0.2 km
  • Teal Road0.2 km