Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

MIDDLETON LANE, DL2 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLETON LANE, DL2 1AD.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL2 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DL2 1AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £569k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DL2 1AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Middleton Lane, 0.8km from Middleton One Row in Middleton St George. Administratively it sits within Sadberge & Middleton St George ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For serious buyers, DL2 1AD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £569k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00062268 (shared with 13 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 DL2 1AD. 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

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 650,000

Detached

£ 542,500

5 sales · Mean £ 524,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL2 1AD has low crime rates — 15 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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St. George's Church of England Academy

Outstanding415 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Table Talk Indian Diner0.8 km
  • Caffe Italissimo0.7 km
  • Dinsdale Court1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Country Harvest0.5 km
  • Hill News Londis0.8 km
  • Pamelas Ice Cream0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devonport0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lols Mobile Kitchen0.7 km
  • Pizza Nareno0.7 km
  • Golden Chef0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Havelock Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale0.6 km
  • Teesside Airport2.7 km
  • Darlington5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Almora Hall0.0 km
  • Almora Hall0.0 km
  • Felix House Surgery0.3 km
  • Felix House Surgery0.3 km
  • Ropner Gardens0.4 km