DL1 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hundens Lane, 0.8km from Eastbourne in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Bank Top & Lascelles ward and the Darlington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL1 1DT is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00062055 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUNDENS LANE, DL1 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNDENS LANE, DL1 1DT.
212
38
£ 31,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL1 1DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL1 1DT — age 38, 40% ownership, 33% 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 1DT. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 86,250
6 sales · Mean £ 85,750
Terraced
£ 58,500
4 sales · Mean £ 56,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL1 1DT is moderate at 66 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
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Borough Road Nursery School
The Rydal Academy
Heathfield Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St John's Church of England Academy
Gurney Pease Academy
Corporation Road Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Nikos Market Ltd0.9 km
- Vue1.0 km
- D A General Store1.0 km
- First Step 2 Fitness0.8 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Greyhound0.7 km
- Cleveland Bridge Social Club0.9 km
- William Stead0.9 km
- Boot And Shoe1.0 km
- The Woollen Mill1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Cafe Local0.6 km
- Daphnes Parkgate Cafe0.6 km
- Santorini Greek Cafe1.0 km
- Hotel 1190.8 km
- Nando's1.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- China Dragon0.8 km
- Royal0.3 km
- Veno's0.4 km
- A1 Goldenfry0.8 km
- Bibi's Bakery0.7 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- B\& M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Linwood House0.7 km
- Premier Inn (Thyme)1.0 km
- The Lodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington0.7 km
- North Road1.7 km
- Dinsdale4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Larkspur Drive0.1 km
- Roberts Walk0.1 km
- Larkspur Drive0.1 km
- Bright Street0.2 km
- Eastbourne Methodist Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11DT · Data under Open Government Licence