Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

THE BYWAY, DL1 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BYWAY, DL1 1EH.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour31
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson20
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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Heathfield Primary School

Good411 pupils0.3 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good359 pupils0.5 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good542 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Church of England Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.0 km
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The Rydal Academy

Good615 pupils1.0 km
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Firthmoor Primary School

Good308 pupils1.1 km
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Red Hall Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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Borough Road Nursery School

Good84 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Linwood House0.5 km
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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