DL1 1EH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Byway, 0.3km from Eastbourne in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Red Hall & Lingfield ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 39.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL1 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00062253 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE BYWAY, DL1 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BYWAY, DL1 1EH.
286
54
£ 35,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL1 1EH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL1 1EH spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £142k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 39.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL1 1EH. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 124,000
1 sales · Mean £ 124,000
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
15 sales · Mean £ 131,066
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL1 1EH has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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
The Rydal Academy
Firthmoor Primary School
Red Hall Primary School
Borough Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Royal1.0 km
- B & H Chippy1.0 km
- Tasties0.2 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.7 km
- Bibi's Bakery0.1 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Community Hub0.6 km
- Eggleston Catering Services At Magnet1.0 km
- Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church0.7 km
- Roxby Court Sheltered Housing Kitchen0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf Kitchen0.3 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- B \& G Convenience Store1.0 km
- J & LC Clark Chemist0.2 km
- Ladbrokes0.2 km
- Londis Food & Wine0.9 km
- Nevisons Super Whip0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Linwood House0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington1.4 km
- North Road2.3 km
- Dinsdale4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Yarm Road Post Office0.2 km
- Yarm Road Post Office0.2 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
- The Broadway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL11EH · Data under Open Government Licence