Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

LINGFIELD GREEN, DL1 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINGFIELD GREEN, DL1 1DD.

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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 1DD 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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour60
Shoplifting43
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Heathfield Primary School

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good359 pupils0.6 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils1.0 km
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Red Hall Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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Firthmoor Primary School

Good308 pupils1.1 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

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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
fastfood

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

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
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Supermarkets

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

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