DL1 1DL is a mixed residential area on Heron Drive, 0.3km from Eastbourne in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00062257 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERON DRIVE, DL1 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON DRIVE, DL1 1DL.
222
53
£ 35,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL1 1DL 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 1DL — age 53, 64% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1DL. The average age is 53.4. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 128,000
3 sales · Mean £ 125,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL1 1DL is moderate at 58 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
St John's Church of England Academy
Firthmoor Primary School
The Rydal Academy
Red Hall Primary School
Borough Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Community Hub0.8 km
- Baxterstorey0.7 km
- Eggleston Catering Services At Magnet0.8 km
- Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church0.7 km
- Toby Carvery0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Tasties0.2 km
- Yarm Road Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.5 km
- Dragon Place0.9 km
- Easyprep0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Linwood House0.6 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- J & LC Clark Chemist0.2 km
- Ladbrokes0.2 km
- Londis Food & Wine0.9 km
- Nevisons Super Whip0.6 km
- The Range0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington1.5 km
- North Road2.4 km
- Dinsdale3.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
- Teal Road0.2 km
- Teal Road0.2 km
- Yarm Road Post Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11DL · Data under Open Government Licence