DL1 1DD is a mixed residential area on Lingfield Green, 0.2km from Lingfield in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.
For families considering a move, DL1 1DD represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00062252 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINGFIELD GREEN, DL1 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINGFIELD GREEN, DL1 1DD.
273
42
£ 35,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL1 1DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL1 1DD — age 42, 74% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 22.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1DD. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
9 sales · Mean £ 122,944
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
5 sales · Mean £ 91,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL1 1DD is moderate at 74 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
Heathfield Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Red Hall Primary School
Firthmoor Primary School
St John's Church of England Academy
The Rydal Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Booker0.4 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Premier News Food And Wine0.8 km
- Seasons Express0.9 km
- CraftworkGB1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bibi's Bakery0.4 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.4 km
- Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Easyprep0.5 km
- Simo's Pizza0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Lexington0.9 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Loom Cafe0.6 km
- The Range Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Baxterstorey0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- Linwood House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington1.7 km
- North Road2.6 km
- Dinsdale3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Teal Road0.1 km
- Teal Road0.1 km
- Lingfield Green0.2 km
- Lingfield Green0.2 km
- Allington Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11DD · Data under Open Government Licence